IDSC gets new Board of Directors to improve effectiveness of government decision-making

Cairo – March 13, 2025: Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced the formation of a new Board of Directors for the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), with the aim of strengthening its role in supporting public policy-making.

The move is part of broader efforts to improve the effectiveness of government decision-making through the use of artificial intelligence and data analysis.

The newly appointed board includes a selection of renowned experts and senior officials from various sectors, ensuring that the center provides more innovative, sustainable, and evidence-based policies in alignment with the Egyptian government’s goals.

Osama El-Gohary, the Assistant Prime Minister and Head of the IDSC, will lead the new board. The board also features influential figures in economics, politics, development, management, and information technology. Notable members include:

Professor Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy for Financing Sustainable Development, Professor of Economics at Cairo University, and former Minister of Investment.Professor Dr. Ali El-Din Hilal, Political Science Professor at Cairo University and former Minister of Youth and Sports.Professor Dr. Ahmed Darwich, former Minister of Administrative Development and former Head of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority.Professor Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Professor of Sociology, Member of the Senate, and Director of the Alexandria Library. 

Additionally, several representatives from key ministries will join the board to ensure greater integration between research efforts and public policy needs. These include:

Dr. Dina Sabry, a member of the Foreign Minister’s office, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates.Mr. Tamer Taha, Advisor to the Minister of Planning and Economic Development for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, representing the Ministry of Planning.Mr. Ahmed Abdel Razek, Permanent Deputy of the Ministry of Finance.Mrs. Rana Abdel Hamid, Assistant Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Follow-up Affairs.Major General Engineer Walid Bishr Johar, Head of the Central Administration for Information Systems and Digital Transformation, representing the Ministry of Local Development.

In his statement, El-Gohary highlighted that the new board was formed to bring together a blend of academic expertise and practical experience.

The goal is to provide the Egyptian government with high-quality, evidence-based analyses to better address emerging challenges. The board will oversee the strategic direction of the IDSC, ensuring that its work is aligned with national priorities and supporting decision-making with cutting-edge data analytics.

The board’s responsibilities will include enhancing the use of artificial intelligence and big data analysis to develop strategic, forward-looking policies. These tools will help the country navigate global changes and challenges with greater agility. Additionally, the board will work on expanding international partnerships to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the implementation of best practices from around the world.

Another key task for the board will be to review and enhance Egypt’s legislative and organizational frameworks for information management, ensuring that decisions are based on reliable, evidence-driven insights.

Looking ahead, El-Gohary noted that the board will also oversee several initiatives focused on AI and big data analysis, aimed at ensuring that Egypt’s policies are increasingly precise and future-oriented. The center’s research agenda will also be revisited, with an emphasis on maximizing its impact and efficiency.

El-Gohary concluded by reaffirming the center’s commitment to supporting government decision-makers and improving overall government efficiency. He emphasized that with the new board in place, the IDSC will continue its vital role as a leading government think tank, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and national development objectives.