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Egypt's Decent Life Initiative has made significant strides in its first phase, with LE350 billion invested in nearly 23,000 projects across 1,477 villages. As of June 2025, 88% of the funding has been allocated, benefiting approximately 18 million citizens, particularly in Upper Egypt, where sanitation coverage has increased by 128% and natural gas subscriptions by 421%. Key infrastructure developments include 349 drinking water plants and various health and educational facilities, along with efforts to prepare 15 villages for environmental certification.