IDSC Training for Development Program
The School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) Executive Education continued its long-standing partnership with the Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) through the launch of the IDSC Training for Development program II, held at IDSC premises on Kasr Al-Aini Street. Mohamed Fahmy Menza, senior director of GAPP Executive Education, attended the program’s opening, highlighting its strategic significance for both parties.
Building on the success of previous collaborations, the program targets 15 employees across different seniority levels, from entry-level to senior management. It is designed to strengthen their capacities through tailored, face-to-face workshops and professional development sessions, incorporating real case studies aligned with global best practices.
Menza stated: “This partnership is of strategic significance for both IDSC and GAPP Executive Education. It builds on the success of previous collaborations and aims at fostering the capacity building of key staff within the Egyptian Government’s main decision-support institution.”
Key topics include:
- Policy frameworks and political analysis
- Translating research into policy
- Strategic policy writing
- Media engagement and public discourse
- AI and modern tools in policy analysis
Delivered by distinguished experts, including Mohamed El Karamany and Adel Ahmed, professors of practice, the program reflects a continued commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, fostering innovation and supporting Egypt’s national development priorities.