On November 9th, 2006, an agreement was signed by Madam Fayza Aboulnaga, Minister of International Cooperation and the UNDP Resident Representative to launch in Egypt North West Coast, an Egypt / UNDP Mine Action project. The project would last for 18 months, as a first, pilot phase to be followed by a second phase that may last for 5 - 6 years

The document identified four objectives for the First Phase:

1.      The creation at the Ministry of International Cooperation of a national focal point called "The Executive Secretariat for the De-mining & Development of the North West Coast" to coordinate among Egyptian stakeholders: Governmental, private and belonging to the civil society,liaise with the International Partners for Development of Egypt: States, UN, and other International and Non Governmental Organizations and manage international assistance earmarked to supporting the objectives of the project.

2.      The elaboration of strategy papers for media and communication and for resource mobilization.

3.      The conduct of De-mining activities in collaboration with the Egyptian Armed Forces (the only body entrusted with handling Explosive Remnants of War).

4.      The conduct of activities of victim assistance and mine risk education in cooperation with UN relevant organizations (UNICEF) and Civil Society Organizations, Local and International.