On Monday corresponding to 12 October 2020 this is protocol was signed between:
- Ministry of Social Solidarity:
The headquarters is at 19 El-Maraghi Street, Agouza, Giza, represented by Dr. Navieen Alqabaj, the Minister of Social Solidarity. She is symbolized in this protocol as first part.
2. Aswan University:
She is represented in this protocol by Prof. Ahmed Ghallab, President of Aswan University.
It is referred to in this protocol as the “second party”
Introductory Clause:
In implementation of the directives of the political leadership on the necessity of integration between the various sectors of the state to achieve Egypt’s vision for sustainable development by 2030 And considering the state’s strategic direction in supporting and developing human capital from the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that people accumulate throughout their lives, enabling them to exploit their potential as normal and productive individuals in society. Experience has shown that there is a strong relationship between human capital and the economic growth of countries because of its impact on reducing the risks that could hinder the development of young people and focusing on preparing them intellectually and skillfully to better maximize their abilities, so that they represent an effective economic value for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Investing in human capital represents an increase in opportunities for economic and social mobility, and this mobility supports the speed of social and electronic communication, which contributes to creating more vibrant, growing, and prosperous societies. Hence, supporting university students is a contribution to preparing a good citizen, who interacts positively with all issues of the society in which he lives, preserving its traditions, customs, and the value of positivity, and a producer, who participates in the development of state resources and not only consumes them. Therefore, the role of universities is no longer limited to the scientific and cognitive qualifications of students. The state has allowed it to integrate and cooperate with all state agencies and institutions for the general benefit of university students.
Since the Ministry of Social Solidarity aims to provide direct and indirect social services to all segments of society, university students are among the groups that the Ministry of Social Solidarity has targeted at this stage, with the numerous services and programs implemented by the Ministry, whether these programs are rehabilitative, educational, awareness-raising, economic, or therapeutic, and whether this student is normal or has special needs;
For this reason, the Ministry of Social Solidarity has set out to establish a social solidarity unit in Egyptian universities in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research, provided by the Ministry of Solidarity one of the integrated social services for university students. I must establish a social security unit in Egyptian universities, and I recommend that the Ministry of Social Solidarity conclude a separate cooperation protocol with each university. In view of the desire of the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Aswan University to establish a social solidarity unit at the university, the two parties agreed to conclude a cooperation protocol. And after the two parties recognized her eligibility and legal capacity to conclude this protocol, they agreed on the following:
(First Item )
The preceding preamble is an integral part of this protocol and complements its provisions.
(Second Item)
Protocol Objectives
The protocol aims at the cooperation of the two parties in establishing a unit for social solidarity within the university in a way that contributes to achieving Egypt’s vision for sustainable development in 2030, especially the goals related to the axes of social justice and human building. The unit is based on three basic principles:
-Human right to development.
-Cooperation and integration between the different sectors of the state.
-Data confidentiality and information privacy.
For the general benefit of youth, the Egyptian family, and society in general. as it allows the unit to have channels of communication between the Ministries of Social Solidarity and the University; To create a kind of integration between them in providing a package of social services needed by the university student, as an Egyptian citizen, who represents a goal of sustainable development and is dependent on him to contribute to achieving it, to achieve the following goals
First: providing all social and economic services to students
Providing all social and economic services to students is done by providing a package of integrated services to students and meeting their basic needs during their university years (in the academic year or during annual vacation) and for new graduates after completing their studies, which enhances community peace and security and helps achieve the desired goals of integrated and sustainable development, as stated in the fourth clause of this protocol.
Secondly: promoting positive awareness among university students; with the aim of increasing investment rates in them to promote social justice and economic growth.
Third: Supporting the knowledge and experiences of Egyptian university students
By devoting a culture of volunteering among students in all service activities provided by the Social Solidarity Unit, as well as organizing inspection and field visits to the activities and programs of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in coordination with universities.
(Third Item)
The Framework of the Unit’s Working Universities’ social solidarity units work on three axes:
First: the axis of social protection and economic empowerment is presented by presenting:
Social protection and development services. Rehabilitation and integration services for people with disabilities, and economic empowerment and financial inclusion services.
Second: Awareness and character-building axes through:
Holding seminars and panel discussions and distributing awareness brochures and leaflets.
Third: the axis of supporting knowledge and expertise through:
Inspection visits to the Ministry of Social Solidarity and dialogue with workers Field visits to development projects under the umbrella of the Ministry • Volunteering part-time for projects or groups served by the Ministry of Social Solidarity
(Fourth item)
(First-Party Obligations) The Ministry of Social Solidarity is committed to the following:
1.Equipping the unit’s headquarters that the university allocates for this purpose, including office furniture and computers etc. and internet connection, provided that the Ministry of Social Solidarity bears the rewards The money allocated to contract workers in a unit
2.Contribute to the development and maintenance of university campuses and raise their efficiency if possible.
- Contribute to integrated meals for students in university cities, in partnership with NGOs.
- Preparing, designing, and implementing all programs and activities related to community awareness and personality building, maintaining and supporting the experiences and knowledge of students through booklets, educational seminars, and field visits.
5.Supporting the abilities of students with disabilities by carrying out activities related to psychological rehabilitation social services for students and providing the necessary compensatory equipment for those unable to do so.
6. Providing financial assistance to students who are unable, as well as providing soft loans to complete the educational process is in accordance with the procedures followed at Nasser Social Bank.
7.Providing soft loans to students wishing to establish micro-investment, production, or service projects with the lowest possible interest, according to the procedures determined by Nasser Social Bank.
8. Holding a permanent exhibition for university students at reduced prices if students can participate in organizing and displaying their products through it. 9: Providing the necessary facilities for university students to participate in and benefit from research activities. It is implemented by the National Center for Social and Criminological Research, as are its publications.
(Fifth Item)
obligations of the second party
Aswan University is committed to the following:
- Providing headquarters for carrying out the activities of the Social Solidarity Unit. Not less than two rooms inside the University.
- Facilitate the unit’s communication with students and colleges and the necessary publicity for its activities within the University.
- Participate in providing the necessary administrative facilities for the unit’s exercise of all awareness activities associated with building character and supporting student experiences.
- 4. Providing a headquarters for holding exhibitions of products of the Ministry of Social Solidarity and NGOs to serve university students
(Sixth Item )
(Grievances Handling Unit) A committee is formed in each unit specialized in receiving grievances from students regarding their non-receipt of some of the services provided by the unit to which they feel they are entitled to, or delay in obtaining its services, or feelings of discrimination against them for any reason, called (Grievances and Complaints Handling Committee); Provided that it is affiliated with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and grievances are sent (on the website designated for this purpose), provided that the work of the aforementioned grievance committee is regulated by a decision of the head of the Social Solidarity Unit, in a way that guarantees a speedy response to requests and their examination while preserving the confidentiality of data, with the accountability of the offender In the non-availability or delay in providing services to students.
(Seventh Item )
Information Management and Record Keeping
A committee is formed in each unit to manage information and keep records efficiently to maintain ease retrieving and maintaining its privacy, bearing in mind that the data and records are owned The Ministry of Social Solidarity, which secures, treats, and safely disposes of them in accordance with its procedures and rules and regulatory compliance for legislation, supports the university’s achievement of its educational and service goals through ensuring and reviewing the procedures you follow continuously to achieve these goals efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with best practices.
(Eighth Item)
The two parties agreed that any dispute that may arise from the implementation or interpretation of this protocol shall be settled amicably.
If an amicable settlement is not reached within three months of the date the dispute arose, the General Assembly is concerned Legal Advice and Legislation of the State Council for adjudication.
(Ninth Item )
The two parties agreed that no amendments or changes may be made to this protocol’s provisions except with their written consent.
Pursuant to an appendix signed by the two parties, they undertook to implement this protocol effectively and positively.
(Tenth Item )
The two parties acknowledge that they have taken the address indicated in the issuance of this protocol as their chosen place and direction.
To them all correspondences and notifications of all kinds, and in the event of changing it, the party that made the change is bound
His headquarters is to notify the other party of this by virtue of a registered letter with an acknowledgment of receipt within fifteen days from the date of the change; otherwise, the correspondence that took place at the address indicated in this protocol shall be considered valid and produced for all its legal effects.
(Eleventh Item)
Copy the Protocol.
This protocol was issued in two original copies to be signed, stamped, and kept by each party.
A copy is used in a necessary case.
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