Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif has discussed plans to introduce financial literacy to school curricula in a meeting with the head of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).
Abdel Latif and FRA Chairman Islam Azzam discussed on Sunday mechanisms for including financial literacy in school curricula, covering concepts such as the stock exchange, trading and financial transactions, as part of the government’s strategy to boost students’ economic awareness, the ministry said in a statement.
Integrating financial literacy into curricula was an important step toward preparing a generation equipped with basic economic knowledge and sound financial decision-making skills, Abdel Latif said, adding that the ministry is working to modernise curricula in line with global developments.
The move aims to provide students with practical life skills and boost understanding of savings, investment and financial markets from early education stages, alongside the introduction of modern technology concepts such as programming and artificial intelligence in schools this academic year.
Azzam welcomed the cooperation, saying spreading financial literacy was a key pillar for enhancing economic stability and building a more informed society, adding that the Financial Regulatory Authority would provide technical support in line with international best practices.
The two sides agreed to finalise preparations and announce further details of the initiative in the coming period, the statement said.
