Reform plan aims for 60 more universities in a decade

By Wagdy Sawahel. Egypt has launched a 10-year higher education plan aimed at reforming the sector and promoting the development of a knowledge-based economy. One goal is to establish 60 new universities in the coming decade. The strategy, announced by Minister of Higher Education Mustafa Musaad, was outlined in a 13 February report published by Ahram newspaper.
Egypt’s rapid population growth has proved an enormous challenge for its higher education system. The country has one of the lowest number of universities per capita in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a report, Science and Innovation in Egypt, launched at the 12th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, held in Cairo from 6-7 February. Read more...