Under the visionary leadership of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Egypt’s Affordable Housing Finance Model has set a global benchmark for inclusive and sustainable development since 2014.

As of 2025, it has:
– Delivered over 1 million housing units
– Benefited 3 million low- and middle-income citizens
– Created4.2 million jobs across 70 industries
– Reducing slums by 37.5%
– Achieved 25-35% energy savings in 25,494 certified green units, with plans for – 80,000 more by 2026.

This case study is an essential guide to replicating the CBE’s success, offering detailed insights into resilient strategies like alternative income verification for self-employed beneficiaries, partnerships with banks to integrate the unbanked, and inclusive mandates empowering women and disabled individuals.

Packed with replicable templates for policy frameworks, financing phases, stakeholder coordination, and data-driven monitoring, this case study provides substantial guidance to address housing shortages, financial exclusion, and sustainability challenges effectively, fostering a transformative progress in affordable housing.