Aswan University plays an active role in supporting Egypt’s Sustainable Development Goals by contributing directly to national policy discussions, participating in specialized government and scientific councils, and providing evidence-based insights that shape decision-making at both national and regional levels.
Our contribution is not symbolic; it is grounded in real work, field knowledge, and continuous engagement with institutions responsible for shaping the country’s development agenda.
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🏛️ 1. National Government Committees & Strategic Scientific Councils
ASWU representatives serve on major national councils that influence policy directions across education, research, environment, and sustainable development. The table below presents the most relevant memberships for SDG policymaking.
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1.1 Membership Table — Government & Scientific Policy Bodies
Member | Position at ASWU | National Body / Committee | Role | SDG Contribution | Official Link | Photo |
Prof. Loai Saad El-Deen Nasrat | Acting President | Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities | Member | National education policy (SDG4, SDG17)
| https://scu.eg/أعضاء-المجلس-الحالى/ |  |
Prof. Loai Nasrat | Acting President | Supreme Council for Education& Student Affairs | Member | Student policy, SDG4 implementation | https://scu.eg/نواب-رؤساء-الجامعات-لشئون-التعليم-و-/ | |
Prof. Mohamed Orabi | Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research | Supreme Council for Graduate Studies & Research | Member | Policy for research & national innovation (SDG9, SDG17) | https://scu.eg/المجلس-الأعلى-لشئون-الدراسات-العليا/ |  |
Prof. Ashraf Emam | Vice President for Community Service & Env. Development | Supreme Council for Community Service & Environmental Development | Member | National community development & SDG monitoring | https://scu.eg/المجلس-الأعلى-لشئون-خدمة-المجتمع-وتنمي/ |  |
Prof. Mohamed Nageeb Rashed | Faculty of Science | Environment Research Council – ASRT | Member | Environmental policy, SDG13 & SDG15 | http://www.asrt.sci.eg/…بحوث-البيئة… |  |
Prof. Hassan Khozaym | Faculty of Science | National Committee for Geological Sciences – ASRT | Member | Rapporteur | http://www.asrt.sci.eg/اللجنة-الوطنية-للعلوم-الجيولوجية… |  |
Prof. Ahmed Rasha | Faculty of Science | National Committee for Soil Sciences – ASR | Member | Sustainable land & soil management (SDG2, SDG15) | http://www.asrt.sci.eg/علوم-الاراضى… |  |
Prof. Karar Mahmoud | Faculty of Science | National Committee for Soil Sciences – ASR | Member | Energy policy, SDG7 & SDG13 | http://www.asrt.sci.eg/…بحوث-الكهرباء-والطاقة… |  |
🟥 2. Hosting the Supreme Council of Universities Meeting at ASWU:
January 2024
Aswan University had the honor of hosting the meeting of the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities, chaired by the Minister of Higher Education. This national event brought key decision-makers, university presidents, and council members to our campus to discuss the country’s higher-education strategies and priorities.
This gathering is a strong demonstration of ASWU’s role as a platform for national policy dialogue and SDG-related planning, especially regarding:
ASWU Hosting the Monthly Supreme Council of Egyptia 2024 n Universities – January
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⚡ 3. National Policy Studies Submitted Through ASRT:
2023/2024
ASWU contributes research and policy studies that directly support national planning.
Example of a major national study:
“The Future of Electric Vehicles and the Legislative Framework Needed for Their Expansion in Egypt”
Prepared by ASWU in collaboration with ASRT, this study provides:
- Policy recommendations
- Economic analysis
- Legislative suggestions
- Long-term modelling
This study supports SDG7, SDG9, SDG11, SDG13 and SDG17 by guiding national conversations on sustainable mobility.
URL: The future of electric vehicles and the legislation that will help their spread, in cooperation with the research institution (Faculty of Engineering – Aswan University) | Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
🌱 4. Policy Engagement Through the “Decent Life” (Hayah Kareema) Initiative
Although Decent Life is a national presidential initiative, it operates in collaboration with several NGOs and civil actors. ASWU’s contribution has included policy-oriented activities, not only service delivery.
ASWU’s primary contributions include:
- Identifying development challenges in rural Aswan
- Conducting field research and community assessments
- Providing analysis used in planning local SDG interventions
- Supporting monitoring and adaptive management
- Sharing scientific and social insights with governmental and civil partners
This aligns with:
5. Additional Policy-Oriented Partnerships & Research Platforms
In addition to our formal committee memberships and high-level national engagements, Aswan University contributes to SDG policy development through specialized research platforms and strategic development partnerships that combine academia, civil society, and regional development. Below are two prominent examples:
Platform / Partner | Nature of Engagement | Contribution to SDG Policy & Development |
CARES – Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability | Interdisciplinary research center collaborating with governmental and non-governmental actors; environmental and sustainability assessments; community-level outreach | CARES produces research and policy advice on water, energy, food security, sustainable agriculture, and resource management — informing planning and SDG-aligned development for Egypt’s water-scarce and arid regions. |
Enroot / Massar Foundation for Development | Partnership on economic & entrepreneurship development, local value-chains, startup support and inclusive regional growth (Upper Egypt) | Joint efforts to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, connect startups to markets/value chains, and raise economic opportunities — supporting national/regional SDG strategies on sustainable economic development (SDG 8, 9, 17) |
Beyond formal councils and scientific committees, ASWU — through CARES and its collaboration with development-oriented partners — assists in shaping sustainable development strategies and economic empowerment plans in Upper Egypt. Our engagement helps translate academic research and entrepreneurial potential into viable regional development routes, aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the SDG agenda.
