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AUC's Leadership for Government Excellence Program Receives EFMD’s 2023 Silver Award for Excellence in Practice

The American University in Cairo (AUC) Leadership for Government Excellence Program (LEP) has been awarded the prestigious EFMD 2023 Silver Award in Excellence in Practice (EiP). The LEP program is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, AUC’s School of Business and School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and King's College. The program aims to hone the skills of civil servants in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030.

The LEP program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively, manage change and drive innovation in their organizations. It covers various topics, including leadership theory and practice, strategic management, project management, data analysis and communication skills.

“The LEP is an example of SDG 17 in action. Receiving the EFMD Excellence in Practice Award is not only a recognition of the hard work but also a motivation to continue to deliver together this gender-sensitive co-designed program, which contributes to a shift in mindsets, modernization, and change of government machinery for effective public service delivery,” said Sherifa Sherif, executive director of the National Institute of Governance and Sustainable Development, Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.

Since its launch in 2019, the program has trained 120 government personnel from 24 ministries, including 40 women and 80 men. Its goal is to produce the leadership cadres to guide public service operations in the New Administrative Capital.

“We are proud to be part of this nationwide effort, which is being carried out in accordance with the Administrative Reform Plan and Egypt's Sustainable Development Strategy 2030, to improve the effectiveness of government work through investments in human resources, competence-building, and talent development in the public sector,” highlighted Mohamed AbdelSalam, executive director of the Executive Education at AUC School of Business, adding that, “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our instructors, staff, and partners who have contributed to the success of this program. It is also an acknowledgment of our commitment to excellence in education and our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on society.”

Tim Sellick, director of Custom Programmes at King’s Business School, King’s College London, said: “We were delighted to be selected to work with AUC on this important programme for the Ministry; the programme demonstrated ambition, not only in the learning outcomes required, but also in the real and practical change in behaviours they required of the participants as they went about this major transformation.”

Founded in 1972, EFMD is a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development. It is recognized globally as an accreditation body for business schools, business school programs and corporate universities.

The EFMD Excellence in Practice Award celebrates outstanding and impactful learning and development initiatives worldwide. The winning case from LEP was developed by AUC’s El Khazindar Business Research and Case Center.

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Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a leading English-language, American- accredited institution of higher education and center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. It is a vital bridge between East and West, linking Egypt and the region to the world through scholarly research, partnerships with academic and research institutions and study abroad programs. 

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