EQI was founded in Egypt in 1981 as a private partnership engaged in the delivery of environmental consulting services. Starting with a handful of employees, EQI rapidly acquired the range of professional skills needed to design and implement comprehensive strategies for dealing with environmental challenges. With an in-house team in place made up of social scientists and environmental, management, finance and communication specialists, we expanded to other areas of development, such as governance and enterprise development, gaining particular expertise in the fields of microfinance, ecotourism, and agriculture. Today, EQI is a full-service company of 200 employees, addressing development needs across sectors. Operating primarily in Africa and the Middle East, EQI enjoys an international reputation for quality and innovation, both as a consultant and a direct investor in sustainable development initiatives. Our investments, which are undertaken on a commercial basis, are structured to bring significant economic gains to the local communities concerned, while preserving the rich natural assets and unique cultural heritage of the region. The company has been privately investing in Siwa Oasis, the largest and most distinct oasis in Egypt (70 km east of Libyan border) . It went on to expand its ventures in Siwa by working with the people of the oasis to capitalize on the fertile and chemical free land to produce products of excellence. The company now offers a wide range of Siwi agricultural products. Siwa has now become a center of excellence for organically grown produce and agro-culinary products.