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The Influence Of The “Hayah Karima” Initiative On The Standard Of Living Of Egyptian Citizens: Evidence From The Menofia Governorate, Merihan Sharara Nov 2023

The Influence Of The “Hayah Karima” Initiative On The Standard Of Living Of Egyptian Citizens: Evidence From The Menofia Governorate, Merihan Sharara

Theses and Dissertations

Social protection programs have been used in several developing countries in order to aid in their development efforts. In Egypt, “Hayah Karima”, an initiative which represents a developmental initiative endorsed by Egypt’s President Al-Sisi, aims to minimize the developmental gaps among citizens in terms of standards of living. “Hayah Karima” is based on governmental finance in partnership with the private sector. This paper covers this initiative and its different aspects as well as their possible impact on the standards of living for citizens in El- Menofia Governorate. The paper also includes 71 surveys conducted with different partners and beneficiaries of …


The Significance Of The "Self": A Study On The "Self" In Development Discourse, Lulie El-Ashry Feb 2006

The Significance Of The "Self": A Study On The "Self" In Development Discourse, Lulie El-Ashry

Archived Theses and Dissertations

The study seeks to understand the role and significance of the 'self within the context of the current development discourse. In order to establish a relationship between the 'self' and development discourse the awareness and understanding of the 'self' by the individual must first occur. Acquiring a sense of 'self is particularly important for the individual who works as a development practioner who seeks to help others via development practice. By gaining a sense of the existence of their 'self and the myriad effects this 'self' can have, the practioner will be able to question the underlying and fundamental concepts …


State-Led Technological Development In South Korea And India, Hanaa M Ebeid Jun 2004

State-Led Technological Development In South Korea And India, Hanaa M Ebeid

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The International Conference On Population And Development: The Media & Population, Amina El Afifi Jun 2004

The International Conference On Population And Development: The Media & Population, Amina El Afifi

Archived Theses and Dissertations

This thesis compares and contrasts the portrayal of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) as presented by Egyptian intellectuals, using the newspapers as a medium, and the message disseminated by the ICPD. The primary objective of the thesis is to assess the validity of the concerns of some of the arguments put forth by the Egyptian intellectuals by reference to an analytical discussion of these issues within a global debate as well as concurrent debates within Egypt. Locating these concerns in both the Egyptian and global contexts will identify the nature of the controversy and enable the thesis …


Sovereignty And Globalization: Borders In The Line Of Fire, Shaden Khallaf Feb 2004

Sovereignty And Globalization: Borders In The Line Of Fire, Shaden Khallaf

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Environmental Politics In Egypt, Salwa Sharawi Gomaa Jan 1992

Environmental Politics In Egypt, Salwa Sharawi Gomaa

Faculty Book Chapters

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The Development Of Cooperation, Nicholas S. Hopkins Jan 1984

The Development Of Cooperation, Nicholas S. Hopkins

Faculty Book Chapters

Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …


Egypt And The Us: An Aid Or Trade Relationship?, Dennis D. Miller Jan 1984

Egypt And The Us: An Aid Or Trade Relationship?, Dennis D. Miller

Faculty Book Chapters

Egypt has been and continues to be one of the major recipients of development assistance in the third world, yet very little effort has been made to assess the overall impact of this aid on Egypt A symposium was held on December 10th and 11th, 1983 in Oriental Hall at the American University in Cairo, organized by Cairo Papers in Social Science with financial support from the Cairo Office of the Ford Foundation. Egyptian government ministers, officials from representative donors and scholars experienced in development were invited to make formal presentations to the symposium. The essays presented in this issue …