Dr. Marwa El Daly, a distinguished academic expert in sustainable development and civil society, assumed the position of the Sustainable Development Advisor to Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
A Celebrated Career in Policy, Academia, and Innovation
Dr. El Daly is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, American University in Cairo (AUC). Her academic research and professional initiatives have consistently bridged policy, grassroots development, and philanthropy innovation — placing her at the forefront of sustainability leadership in Egypt.
She has been honored internationally for her contributions, including:
- BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women in the World
- Ashoka Arab World Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurship
- Awards from the Synergos Institute (USA) and Rockefeller Foundation
- Recognized by the International Society for Third-Sector Research as a leading scholar in philanthropic studies and community-based development.
Her research and advocacy have not only advanced public discourse on sustainable development in Egypt but have also informed national policy and shaped best practices across academic and nonprofit sectors.
A Role Model for a New Generation
Dr. El Daly’s appointment reflects a growing trend in Egypt’s public sector: leveraging homegrown academic expertise to inform national strategies, particularly in the context of Egypt Vision 2030 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Her work emphasizes the integration of sustainability into higher education, public policy, and civil society — a focus that aligns with Egypt’s efforts to localize global development targets and invest in socially responsive leadership.
