Egyptian Planning Minister Dr. Ahmed Rustam emphasized the Ministry's commitment to sustaining a successful academic partnership with Elsyska University. He highlighted that investing in human capital and developing leadership and administrative skills is crucial for enhancing government performance and supporting institutional development. This aligns with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to empower competent individuals and adapt to changing work environment needs.
The meeting with Elsyska University's delegation, led by Dr. Ali El-Meligy, aimed to explore ways to renew and expand their scientific and training partnership. The collaboration focuses on qualifying and training leaders and employees in the state's administrative apparatus. Dr. Rustam expressed his aspiration to renew cooperation frameworks, building on the positive impact of their joint program over the years. The program has provided advanced academic and training opportunities to a wide sector of government employees.
Dr. Ali El-Meligy praised the long-standing partnership with the Egyptian government, which has produced 12 batches of promising cadres. He confirmed Elsyska University's commitment to continuing its scholarships for government capacity development. El-Meligy also highlighted the university's recent academic achievement: its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program received international accreditation from EFMD, becoming the only program in Egypt and the Middle East to achieve this accreditation.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Karim El-Hanawi, the university's General Secretary, Dr. Hassan El-Meligy, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Gehan Metwally, Director of Government MBA programs. The partnership between the Egyptian government and Elsyska University began in 2016 through a protocol with the Ministry of Higher Education. This collaboration provided 1,500 scholarships for young government leaders to pursue a Master's degree in Government Business Administration.
The initiative has successfully injected new talent into Egypt's administrative apparatus. The Planning Ministry's efforts to enhance government performance and institutional development align with the Egyptian government's broader goals. By investing in human capital, the government aims to improve public services and drive sustainable development.
The renewal of the partnership between the Planning Ministry and Elsyska University is expected to further support the development of government cadres. This cooperation will enable Egyptian government employees to acquire advanced skills and knowledge, enhancing their performance and contribution to the country's development.
The Egyptian government continues to prioritize human capital development, recognizing its crucial role in driving growth and progress. The partnership with Elsyska University is a key component of this strategy, demonstrating the government's commitment to empowering its employees and enhancing institutional capacity.
Key points
- The Egyptian Planning Minister, Dr. Ahmed Rustam, met with Elsyska University's delegation to discuss renewing their partnership and developing government cadres' capabilities and skills.
- Elsyska University's MBA program recently received international accreditation from EFMD, a notable academic achievement.
- The partnership between the Egyptian government and Elsyska University has provided 1,500 scholarships for young government leaders to pursue a Master's degree in Government Business Administration.
