Can the Egyptian Government Still Sell Private Sector Reforms to People?
Dhillon: I think that you are making an excellent point, which is a perfect segue to my next question. In terms of ensuring that the next generation fares well and the adverse impact and the effects on this generation are minimized, let’s talk a little bit about this issue. On the one hand, the necessity for the Egyptian economy to become more private sector oriented and to try to adapt and change the expectations of young citizens away from the security and stability of public sector. However, on the other hand, as the Egyptian economy integrates more with the global economy and has a more dynamic private sector, it also comes with inherent risks, and uncertainty and volatility for which, at the moment, perhaps individuals do not have sufficient instruments and protection. Where does that debate currently stand in Egypt? At a time when there is a global crisis of confidence in globalization and markets, does this make it hard for the Egyptian government to sell these reforms to people
