The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”

The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”
The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”
The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”
The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”

Under the auspices of the President of the Republic

 

The Nasser Fellowship organizes a thematic session on “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”

 

The 10th day of the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership -which is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi- concluded with a dialogue session entitled “The Role of Planning in achieving Sustainable Development”. The session was attended by Dr Ahmed Kamaly, Deputy Minister of Planning and Professor of Economics at the American University in Cairo, Hassan Ghazali, Coordinator General of the Nasser Fellowship, as well as some officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The “Nasser” fellows Ahmed Mokhtar and Fairouz Zakaria moderated this closing session.

 

Dr Ahmed Kamali, Deputy Minister of Planning, during his speech at the closing session, explained the role of planning in achieving sustainable development: “Egypt has achieved an economic boom under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as well as some great reform accomplishments, which allowed it to gain the international institutions’ confidence. The Egyptian government also took action to face the COVID-19 challenge and its quick response, under the economic reform policies, managed to counter the effects of this crisis. The government continues to pursue the SDG’s and Egypt’s Vision 2030, in light of its vast natural and human resources as well as its determination to promote reform and development.”

 

Each country should set a clear direction and develop an ambitious vision adequately connected to reality, enabling the concerned parties within the State to achieve the desired goals on the ground. It is in fact primordial to develop a long-term vision and strategic plan to serve as the basis for the annual plan, and any development plan must include all regions of the country with a focus on problematic areas, noted Kamaly.

 

Egypt is one of the leading countries that has developed a strategic development vision stemming from the SDG’s. Egypt Vision 2030 is a national agenda that includes several key concepts and advocates a definition of sustainability that considers a balanced and participatory development through the government, private sector, civil society, academic community, and all society segments, added Kamaly.

 

The Deputy Minister of Planning mentioned that Egypt, two years ago, started updating Egypt’s Vision 2030 and was currently preparing to launch the second version. This is done to keep up with the economic reforms and changes, in addition to the current situation and existing conflicts. Egypt is an African country and that is why the second updated version of Egypt Vision is consistent with Africa Agenda 2063, while considering the regional, economic and social aspects.

 

Dr Ahmed Kamaly applauded the 2nd Nasser Fellowship, noting the great participation of young leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America. He confirmed that this fellowship significantly contributed to converging views and strengthening cooperation among the young participants in the fields of planning and sustainable development.

 

The “Nasser” fellows were interested in the theme of this session and asked Dr Kamaly several questions to better understand the strategic planning role. They then took several group photos with the guest, while expressing their happiness with such an informative session.

 

According to the Coordinator General of the Nasser Fellowship Hassan Ghazali, the 2nd Nasser International Leadership Fellowship aims to popularize Egypt’s longstanding experience in national institution-building, create a new generation of young transformational leaders -whose vision aligns with the directions of the “South-South Cooperation”- in various countries, and connect the most influential young leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America through the necessary training, skills enhancement and application of strategic visions.

 

The “Nasser” target group consists of decision-makers from the public sector, AUYVC Graduates, executive leaders from the private sector, civil society actors, heads of national youth councils, members of local councils, young party leaders, University faculty members, researchers in strategic and intellectual research centres, members of trade unions, journalists and media professionals, and social entrepreneurs.

 

Hassan explained the reason behind naming the fellowship after the late leader Gamal Abdel Nasser: “The peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America looked up to Nasser as an exceptional leading figure. Nicknamed “Father of Africa”, Nasser is a quintessential political and historic model of leadership. He sought to support the Liberation Movements in Africa, until it acquired its independence. He also strongly contributed to the establishment of organizations that brought together the continents of Asia, Africa and Latin America, namely: The Afro-Asian People’s Solidarity Organization, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of African Unity, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”

 

The Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership Second Cohort -themed “South-South Cooperation”- is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the National Training Academy, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other national institutions, under the auspices of His Excellency President of the Arab Republic of Egypt/Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. It is scheduled to last until mid-June 2021. The Nasser Program hosts distinguished young leaders from Asia, Africa and Latin America.