When the Egyptian people took to the streets in early 2011 to demand the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak, they were not only protesting against an authoritarian ruler but also against Egypt’s economic misery, corruption and unemployment rate. How has Egypt’s economy developed since Mubarak’s fall? Are there signs of a fresh start? Are there grounds for optimism? Or are the old structures still firmly in place? A German-Arab team of reporters looks for answers.