联合国西亚经济社会委员会-增强财政能力：通过有效的，基于证据的预算实现更大的影响（英）

Shared Prosperity Dignified LifeStrengthening fiscal capacity: achieving greater impacts through effective, evidence-based budgetingVISIONESCWA, an innovative catalyst for a stable, just and flourishing Arab regionMISSIONCommitted to the 2030 Agenda, ESCWA’s passionate team produces innovative knowledge, fosters regional consensus and delivers transformational policy advice.Together, we work for a sustainable future for all.Shared Prosperity Dignified LifeE/ESCWA/CL3.SEP/2025/TP.2 Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Strengthening fiscal capacity: achieving greater impacts through effective, evidence-based budgeting United Nations Beirut© 2025 United Nations All rights reserved worldwide Photocopies and reproductions of excerpts are allowed with proper credits. All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), email: publications-escwa@un.org. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Links contained in this publication are provided for the convenience of the reader and are correct at the time of issue. The United Nations takes no responsibility for the continued accuracy of that information or for the content of any external website. References have, wherever possible, been verified. Mention of commercial names and products does not imply the endorsement of the United Nations. References to dollars ($) are to United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Symbols of United Nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures. Mention of such a symbol indicates a reference to a United Nations document. United Nations publication issued by ESCWA, United Nations House, Riad El Solh Square, P.O. Box: 11–8575, Beirut, Lebanon. Website: www.unescwa.org. 2400722Eiii Key messages • This report offers a distinctive artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analysis of how government spending influences sustainable development outcomes, applied to the intertemporal budgets of Egypt since the year 2000. The findings show the need for recalibrating fiscal strategies so as to position public expenditure as a strategic lever for long-term economic resilience, social equity and environmental sustainability. • The budget scores of Egypt are in strong alignment with its national sustainable development strategy, Egypt Vision 2030. With 76 per cent public spending efficiency, government expenditure can narrow financing gaps, maximize value for mone