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The Effect Of Fiscal And Monetary Policy On Public Debt In Egypt, Malak Mohamed
The Effect Of Fiscal And Monetary Policy On Public Debt In Egypt, Malak Mohamed
Theses and Dissertations
The thesis aims to examine the effect of monetary policies and fiscal policies on public debt in Egypt during the period from 2006 until 2021. Egypt is witnessing aggravated levels of debt, with limited fiscal and monetary space. Therefore, the objective of the paper is to analyze the effect of discount rates, inflation rates, subsidies, taxes and economic growth on debt-to-GDP in Egypt using a VAR model with an extended test of Impulse Response Function. The results suggest that a positive shock in government expenditures initially decreases public debt but leads to a fluctuating increase in the debt-to-GDP ratio in …
Exploring Ngos’ Perspectives And Their Role In Education Reform In Egypt, Ioanna Moriatis
Exploring Ngos’ Perspectives And Their Role In Education Reform In Egypt, Ioanna Moriatis
Theses and Dissertations
This exploratory study elicits NGO perceptions regarding Egypt’s Ministry of Education and Technical Education’s (MOETE) reform efforts, their interest in participating in education reform and policy advocacy, and their existing relationship with the ministry. Drawing on the findings from semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 13 representatives of education NGOs based in Cairo and Giza, this thesis takes a qualitative approach toward answering the following research question: How do NGOs targeting K-12 youth perceive their role in shaping education reform in Egypt? Despite having to navigate a host of obstacles to accessing public schools and working with the MOETE, the NGOs represented …
We Need More Fellowships In Public Affairs Academic Programs, Laila El Baradei
We Need More Fellowships In Public Affairs Academic Programs, Laila El Baradei
Faculty Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
“Now Who Wants To Be A Public Servant Post-Corona?”, Laila El Baradei
“Now Who Wants To Be A Public Servant Post-Corona?”, Laila El Baradei
Faculty Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
Linking Theory To Practice In Public Affairs Education: Tradition And Innovation, Laila El Baradei
Linking Theory To Practice In Public Affairs Education: Tradition And Innovation, Laila El Baradei
Faculty Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
Community Monitoring And Evaluation: A Case Study Of Takaful And Karama / الرصد والتقييم المجتمعي: دراسة حالة من برنامج تكافل وكرامة, Mai Amr Abdelhafez, Shimaa Adel Heikal, Sarah Moharram
Community Monitoring And Evaluation: A Case Study Of Takaful And Karama / الرصد والتقييم المجتمعي: دراسة حالة من برنامج تكافل وكرامة, Mai Amr Abdelhafez, Shimaa Adel Heikal, Sarah Moharram
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper discusses in particular the potential strategies for increasing community engagement and acceptance of the committees and enhancing their results. Based on the case studies and interviews with ministry officials and community monitors, policy alternatives were formulated to guarantee a better achievement of the Takaful and Karama program goals.
Vulnerable Older Populations Without Special Health Care In Egypt: A Need For Assessment & Reform / كبار السن الذين يفتقرون إلى الرعاية الصحية المتخصصة في مصر: متطلبات التقييم والإصلاح, Mahmoud Nassar, Sally Islam, Shaimaa Sabbah, Sondos Said Mubarak
Vulnerable Older Populations Without Special Health Care In Egypt: A Need For Assessment & Reform / كبار السن الذين يفتقرون إلى الرعاية الصحية المتخصصة في مصر: متطلبات التقييم والإصلاح, Mahmoud Nassar, Sally Islam, Shaimaa Sabbah, Sondos Said Mubarak
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
The older population in Egypt needs a special healthcare system to fulfill its needs and expectations. Nowadays, the older people live longer than before due to the improvement of healthcare services. That leads to an increase in the number of older people and creates a pressure on resources especially with the limited resources in Egypt. Urbanization and the change in the Egyptian demographics is exacerbating the problem. Egypt now is becoming a nation of dignified older citizens that need additional care and special attention. A number of policies and reforms have already been discussed but never thoroughly analyzed. Some policies …
Climate Governance In Egypt / الحوكمة المناخية في مصر, Hamsa Hefny, Mahmoud Elmekkawe, Manar Moustafa Ramadan
Climate Governance In Egypt / الحوكمة المناخية في مصر, Hamsa Hefny, Mahmoud Elmekkawe, Manar Moustafa Ramadan
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper attempts to understand the issue of climate change adaptation in Egypt by focusing on governance as the main umbrella under which all players and actors tend to operate and interact. The paper presents a detailed introduction to the contexts in which climate change takes place, discussing the different settings, interventions, and factors that might be relevant to the issue.
Productive Villages: A Hope For Reviving Rural Development In Egypt/ القرى المنتجة: بارقة أمل لإحياء التنمية الريفية في مصر, Aya Khaled Damir, Fayrouz El Dabbagh, Heba Mohsen, Maryham Madgy Abdelmalak
Productive Villages: A Hope For Reviving Rural Development In Egypt/ القرى المنتجة: بارقة أمل لإحياء التنمية الريفية في مصر, Aya Khaled Damir, Fayrouz El Dabbagh, Heba Mohsen, Maryham Madgy Abdelmalak
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This policy paper addresses the problems facing rural production that are centered around production inputs and processes in terms of skills and capacities, financial sustainability and physical infrastructure, quality and market competitiveness in terms of international standards, technological integration and market information, and institutional challenges regarding monitoring and evaluation, coordination and government centrality.
Enhancing The Productivity, Competitiveness And Independence Of Productive Cooperatives In Egypt / تحسين الانتاجية والتنافسية والاستقلالية للتعاونيات الإنتاجية بمصر, Yomna Mohamed Gamil Esmat
Enhancing The Productivity, Competitiveness And Independence Of Productive Cooperatives In Egypt / تحسين الانتاجية والتنافسية والاستقلالية للتعاونيات الإنتاجية بمصر, Yomna Mohamed Gamil Esmat
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper sheds light on the conceptual framework of productive cooperatives, identifies the distinctive characteristics of this type of enterprises and examines the economic and social relative importance of the sector. Based on the importance of the cooperatives sector at the international level, and because of the many local efforts in Egypt that are aimed at promoting cooperatives at large, this paper identifies areas which need to be attended to by suitable legesilative and policy support and also examines selected international experiences, in order to draw lessons learned that can positively reflect on the situation in Egypt.
Technology Integration In Education In Egypt / دمج التكنولوجيا في التعليم في مصر, Alaa Afdal Mogheith, Aya Ahmed Wahb, Lobna Abdallah Yassin
Technology Integration In Education In Egypt / دمج التكنولوجيا في التعليم في مصر, Alaa Afdal Mogheith, Aya Ahmed Wahb, Lobna Abdallah Yassin
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Our policy paper focuses on exploring the introduction of the tablets to the first secondary stage in the national educational system. Furthermore, it tackles the implementation processes that are now taking place in Egypt.
Implementing A New Performance Management System In The Egyptian Civil Service / تطبيق نظام جديد لإدارة الأداء في قطاع الخدمة المدنية في مصر, Reham Mohamed Yousef, Samar Roushdy, Yara Abo El Waffa, Yasmine Mohamed Badr
Implementing A New Performance Management System In The Egyptian Civil Service / تطبيق نظام جديد لإدارة الأداء في قطاع الخدمة المدنية في مصر, Reham Mohamed Yousef, Samar Roushdy, Yara Abo El Waffa, Yasmine Mohamed Badr
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
The policy paper discusses the recently ratified Civil Service Law (CSL) No. 81/2016 with a special focus on the potential implementation pathways regarding the performance management system ofgovernment employees. In an attempt to combat the inefficiencies in state bureaucracy to achieve more economic growth, the CSL comes as a legislative instrument within an ambitious national agenda for administrative reform in Egypt seekinga better performance of the public sector institutions.
The Sustainable Use Of Natural Resources In Egypt's Ecotourism Hotspots / الاستخدام المستدام للموارد الطبيعية في أماكن جذب السياحة البيئية في مصر, Menna Moataz Elsehrawy, Omneya Nagib Ibrahim, Yara Ali Moustafa, Yousra Osama Taha
The Sustainable Use Of Natural Resources In Egypt's Ecotourism Hotspots / الاستخدام المستدام للموارد الطبيعية في أماكن جذب السياحة البيئية في مصر, Menna Moataz Elsehrawy, Omneya Nagib Ibrahim, Yara Ali Moustafa, Yousra Osama Taha
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper focuses on ecotourism in Egypt, and its current challenges. Based on the analysis of current policies, different stakeholders, and challenges as well as opportunities within the ecotourism sector, this policy paper --targeting the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency and requiring collaboration from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism-- provides a set of recommendations.
Echoing The Passive Voice: Women In The Informal Small Business Sector: Challenges And Solutions / التحديات التي تواجهها المرأة في القطاع غير الرسمي للمشروعات الصغيرة, Radwa Samy Abo Shady
Echoing The Passive Voice: Women In The Informal Small Business Sector: Challenges And Solutions / التحديات التي تواجهها المرأة في القطاع غير الرسمي للمشروعات الصغيرة, Radwa Samy Abo Shady
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper, first, examines the concept and the environment of the ‘informal sector’ and the formal regulatory environment of Egypt, and statistics. Second, it highlights the causes of the expansion of the informal sector in Egypt regarding women’s participation and their status in the sector, which are both tackled in regard to the workplace, wages, working hours and labor rights, such as social insurance. It then concludes with suggesting suitable regulatory policy to formalize the informal economy in Egypt and encourage female workers, as well as employers, to work formally.
The Inclusion Of Children With Disabilities In Early Childhood Education, Amina Tarraf, Ghadeer Ahmed Ali, Nadeen Baraka
The Inclusion Of Children With Disabilities In Early Childhood Education, Amina Tarraf, Ghadeer Ahmed Ali, Nadeen Baraka
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper addresses the issue of inclusion of Children with Disabilities (CWDs) in education, especially in early childhood education/programs. It outlines the challenges in this area, and issues a set of recommendations to address these challenges.
Children On The Move:The Egyptian Unaccompanied Migrant Children, Shaimaa Shokr, Usama Salama
Children On The Move:The Egyptian Unaccompanied Migrant Children, Shaimaa Shokr, Usama Salama
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper discusses the matter of Egyptian unaccompanied migrant children (UMC). It firstly provides insight into the manifestations of this problem in Egypt, major factors and reasons why the phenomenon of UMC occurs, and highlights the risks of the problem. Subsequently, the actual efforts for solving the problem are analyzed, elaborating on the Egyptian government’s curtailment policies. The paper concludes by providing recommendations on how the crisis of UMC could be resolved in the near future.
الأطفال المتنقلون: الأطفال المصريون المهاجرون غير المصحوبين بذويهم, Shaimaa Shokr, Usama Salama
الأطفال المتنقلون: الأطفال المصريون المهاجرون غير المصحوبين بذويهم, Shaimaa Shokr, Usama Salama
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper discusses the matter of Egyptian unaccompanied migrant children (UMC). It firstly provides insight into the manifestations of this problem in Egypt, major factors and reasons why the phenomenon of UMC occurs, and highlights the risks of the problem. Subsequently, the actual efforts for solving the problem are analyzed, elaborating on the Egyptian government’s curtailment policies. The paper concludes by providing recommendations on how the crisis of UMC could be resolved in the near future.
Curbing Child Marriage In Egypt, Reem Bassem, Rahma Emara, Sarah El Domy, Yasmine El Hagry
Curbing Child Marriage In Egypt, Reem Bassem, Rahma Emara, Sarah El Domy, Yasmine El Hagry
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Child marriage, formal or informal, is a union where at least one of the partners is below the age of 18 years. This human rights violation has complicated consequences on children and society. According to the Egypt Census of 2017, child marriage remains an issue. In Egypt, nearly 1 in every 20 girls (4%) between the ages of 15 to 17 years are either currently married or were married before. The same applies for 1 in every 10 (11%) adolescent girls 15-19 years, with large differentials between the rural and urban residence (CAPMAS, 2017. Egypt). The four proposed policy alternatives …
الحد من الزواج المبكر في مصر, Reem Bassem, Rahma Emara, Sarah El Domy, Yasmine El Hagry
الحد من الزواج المبكر في مصر, Reem Bassem, Rahma Emara, Sarah El Domy, Yasmine El Hagry
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Child marriage, formal or informal, is a union where at least one of the partners is below the age of 18 years. This human rights violation has complicated consequences on children and society. According to the Egypt Census of 2017, child marriage remains an issue. In Egypt, nearly 1 in every 20 girls (4%) between the ages of 15 to 17 years are either currently married or were married before. The same applies for 1 in every 10 (11%) adolescent girls 15-19 years, with large differentials between the rural and urban residence (CAPMAS, 2017. Egypt). The four proposed policy alternatives …
Enhancing The Marketing Strategy For “Productive Families” In Egypt /من أجل تحسين استراتيجية التسويق "للأسر المنتجة" في مصر, Ibrahim Hassan, Khaled Elzoughbi, Lamis Abdelmeguid
Enhancing The Marketing Strategy For “Productive Families” In Egypt /من أجل تحسين استراتيجية التسويق "للأسر المنتجة" في مصر, Ibrahim Hassan, Khaled Elzoughbi, Lamis Abdelmeguid
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper sheds light on the Productive Families Program, one of the initiatives by MOSS to combat poverty. The program was created with the aim of enhancing the economic capacities of poor families who are capable of developing productive skills through providing them with the resources, trainings, and funds to contribute with various products or services, including handicrafts. Currently, there are around 2.7 registered families under this program and who depend on this program for their livelihood. Therefore, it has become one of the ministry’s top priorities to resolve its inefficiencies. This paper tackles in particular the marketing strategy of …
Employing People With Disability In Egypt / توظيف ذوي الإعاقة في مصر, Adham Kassab, Ahmed El-Sherbiny Orfy, Ahmed Kamal El-Helewa, Heba Alsawahli
Employing People With Disability In Egypt / توظيف ذوي الإعاقة في مصر, Adham Kassab, Ahmed El-Sherbiny Orfy, Ahmed Kamal El-Helewa, Heba Alsawahli
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
The main purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated approach to enable a business environment for PwD in Egypt. It examines legal and social aspects of the issue in Egypt and other countries, and suggests policy alternatives to increase the chance of PwD to reach decent jobs.
Building Capacity Of Government Leaders In Egypt /يناء قدرات القيادات الحكومية في مصر, Manar Ahmad Shariuda, Salma El Tanany, Yewanda Maraiyesa
Building Capacity Of Government Leaders In Egypt /يناء قدرات القيادات الحكومية في مصر, Manar Ahmad Shariuda, Salma El Tanany, Yewanda Maraiyesa
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper examines the realities of the civil service sector in Egypt and identifies a number of recommendations and ways forward, especially in relation to training, capacity building and building an effective and efficient senior and middle level management layer in the Egyptian public service.
Tackling Stunting And Anemia In Egypt, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly
Tackling Stunting And Anemia In Egypt, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Stunting and anemia rates in children between the age of 0-24 months (0-2 years) have been two of the most persistent public health problems facing the Egyptian society and government. Based on the researchers' analysis of the problem, current policies, and on the opportunities Egypt has, this policy paper targets the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and recommends reformulating a specific nutrition policy to tackle stunting and anemia as well providing awareness and education about the appropriate IYCF and to give high priority to strengthening the health provision of the required micronutrients in family care units (FCU), as well …
دمج الأطفال ذوي الإعاقة في التعليم في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة, Amina Tarraf, Ghadeer Ahmed Ali, Nadeen Baraka
دمج الأطفال ذوي الإعاقة في التعليم في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة, Amina Tarraf, Ghadeer Ahmed Ali, Nadeen Baraka
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper addresses the issue of inclusion of Children with Disabilities (CWDs) in education, especially in early childhood education/programs. It outlines the challenges in this area, and issues a set of recommendations to address these challenges.
Moving Governmental Staff To The New Capital City / نقل الموظفين الحكوميين إلى العاصمة الجديدة, Dina Mahmoud, Perihan Tawfik, Sarah El Gerby, Soraya El Hag
Moving Governmental Staff To The New Capital City / نقل الموظفين الحكوميين إلى العاصمة الجديدة, Dina Mahmoud, Perihan Tawfik, Sarah El Gerby, Soraya El Hag
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This policy paper addresses the current Egyptian Government’s decision to establish a New Capital City (NCC) and analyzes the challenges facing the policy of moving the offices of public employees of the Egyptian central government from Downtown Cairo to the new administrative city halfway between Suez and Cairo. These challenges include the size of government bureaucracy as determined by the level of its modernization and technology usage, accessibility to housing and services as determined by the payment methodology, and connectivity between the old and new capital cities based on transportation efficiency and the methods of moving employees.
Egypt Sds 2030: Between Expectations And Challenges To Implement / استراتيجية التنمية المستدامة، رؤية مصر 2030 بين التوقعات الكبيرة وتحديات التطبيق, Amira Abdel Latif, Diana Magdy, Karim El Sharkawy, Marlene William, Mohamed Maguid
Egypt Sds 2030: Between Expectations And Challenges To Implement / استراتيجية التنمية المستدامة، رؤية مصر 2030 بين التوقعات الكبيرة وتحديات التطبيق, Amira Abdel Latif, Diana Magdy, Karim El Sharkawy, Marlene William, Mohamed Maguid
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper focuses on Egypt's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were developed to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015. The new SDGs favor collective action by all countries, and emphasize on the principles of “leaving no one behind”, building partnerships, and working together to achieve a common goal.
Curbing Corruption In Egypt: A Focus On Local Administration Reform / مكافحة الفساد في مصر: تركيز على إصلاح الإدارة المحلية, Amira Gamal El-Din, Rawda Saeed Ali, Reem Abughattas
Curbing Corruption In Egypt: A Focus On Local Administration Reform / مكافحة الفساد في مصر: تركيز على إصلاح الإدارة المحلية, Amira Gamal El-Din, Rawda Saeed Ali, Reem Abughattas
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
The objective of this work is to provide a comprehensive picture of corruption in the local administration system in Egypt and to present a persuasive argument justifying the policy recommendations presented in the paper. We hope this document would act as a decision-making tool and a call on the relevant parties to take action.
معالجة التقزم وفقر الدم في مصر, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly
معالجة التقزم وفقر الدم في مصر, Abeer Alanwar, Hend Ahmed, Sabreen Mahmoud, Wessam Adly
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Stunting and anemia rates in children between the age of 0-24 months (0-2 years) have been two of the most persistent public health problems facing the Egyptian society and government. Based on the researchers' analysis of the problem, current policies, and on the opportunities Egypt has, this policy paper targets the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and recommends reformulating a specific nutrition policy to tackle stunting and anemia as well providing awareness and education about the appropriate IYCF and to give high priority to strengthening the health provision of the required micronutrients in family care units (FCU), as well …
Children And Adolescents At Risk Of Drug Addiction, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy
Children And Adolescents At Risk Of Drug Addiction, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper was commissioned to examine the reasons beyond the increasing rate of drug abuse and addiction among children and adolescents in Egypt since 2004 and to recommend policy alternatives to tackle the problem.
لأطفال والمراهقون المعرضون لخطر إدمان المخدرات, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy
لأطفال والمراهقون المعرضون لخطر إدمان المخدرات, Doreen Nambafu, Mahmoud Sabry, Maha Tantawy
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
This paper was commissioned to examine the reasons beyond the increasing rate of drug abuse and addiction among children and adolescents in Egypt since 2004 and to recommend policy alternatives to tackle the problem.