The budget will be reduced next year, after the majority of this year’s was returned unspent. - Nadia Zakhary

The projects falling under the scope of the initiative will include collecting used cooking oil and converting it to diesel fuel, as well as helping to select technologies that produce products that can be easily marketed locally or exported. This can be achieved while preserving the environment and water resources, and entrenching new concepts about rationalizing the consumption of water and energy in its various forms.

To take advantage of scientific research in order to safeguard health and the environment in the slums, in addition to using sociological research to promote principles and ethics.

That the initiative will address garbage, including the management of solid waste and how to protect humans, animals and the surrounding environment. It will also provide job opportunities for youths, and will coordinate with the Ministry of Scientific Research to develop ideas.