425283

Regional Resilience: A Systematic Analysis of Egyptian Medium-Sized Cities

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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Architecture and Planning Engineering:- Architecture, Urban and Regio…ding Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, etc.

Abstract

This study develops a structured framework for measuring regional resilience in Egypt's medium-sized city regions, focusing on economic, environmental, and social vulnerabilities. Using the 4Rs model -Risks, Resistance, Robustness, and Recoverability- the research constructs a composite index using socio-economic, infrastructural, and institutional indicators. Analysing 37 city regions across 17 Egyptian governorates reveals significant resilience disparities. Governorate capitals and well-connected city regions demonstrate stronger resilience due to more robust economic bases and governance structures. In contrast, peripheral regions face high vulnerability due to weak institutional capacity and limited economic diversification. The results highlight a critical imbalance between resistance and recoverability, while some regions recover quickly, they remain susceptible to recurrent disruptions. The measurement model and classification framework aim to support policymakers in identifying at-risk areas and potential regional growth centres, enabling more effective resilience strategies. By embedding resilience thinking into urban and regional planning, the findings contribute to a more adaptive and sustainable regional development approach for Egypt's medium-sized city regions.

DOI

10.21608/svusrc.2025.358144.1268

Keywords

Regional Development, Regional Resilience, Regional Resilience Measurement, Resilience Framework, Medium-Sized Cities

Authors

First Name

Moaz

Last Name

AbouZaid

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Regional Urban Development Department, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Email

moaz201194@gmail.com

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First Name

Ebtehal

Last Name

AbdAlmoity

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

Regional Urban Development Department, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Email

ebtehala@furp.cu.edu.eg

City

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Orcid

0000-0002-3307-3754

First Name

Samah

Last Name

Salem

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Regional Urban Development Department, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Email

sasalem@cu.edu.eg

City

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Orcid

0000-0003-4632-6527

Volume

6

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

55150

Issue Date

2025-12-01

Receive Date

2025-02-04

Publish Date

2025-12-01

Page Start

17

Page End

28

Print ISSN

2785-9967

Online ISSN

2735-4571

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https://svusrc.journals.ekb.eg/article_425283.html

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Original research articles

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1,585

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Publication Title

SVU-International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Applications

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https://svusrc.journals.ekb.eg/

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Regional Resilience: A Systematic Analysis of Egyptian Medium-Sized Cities

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04 May 2025