H.E. Hala Elsaid
Economic Advisor to H.E. President of Egypt and University Counselor at the American University in Cairo
H.E. Dr. Hala Elsaid is a distinguished economist and academic, named Best Arab Minister in 2020. As Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chair of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, she led key national initiatives including Egypt Vision 2030 and the National Structural Reform Program. She is known for her work in sustainable development, gender inclusion, and youth empowerment. Dr. Elsaid holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Cairo University, with significant positions held in banking and academia. She was the first elected Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University and has served on the board of the Central Bank of Egypt. Her research focuses on economic reform, sustainable development, and gender-responsive planning.
Areas of Interest:
- Sustainable Development
- Gender Inclusion
- Youth Empowerment
Education:
- PhD. in Economics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1989 (Analyzing the External Debt of Latin American and Its Impact on the International Banking System)
- M.Sc. in Economics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1983 (The Role of Development Financing in the Arab World)
- B.A. in Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt. 1978
Experience:
- Economic Advisor to H.E. President of Egypt, Government of Egypt, Jul. 2024 - Present
- University Counselor, The American University in Cairo, 2025-Present
- Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Government of Egypt, Feb. 2017 – Jul. 2024
- Chair of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt, Dec. 2019 – Jul. 2024
- Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, 2011 – 2016
Latest Publications:
- El-Said, H. (2016), "Achieving a Lifelong Dream: Leading Egypt's Most Prestigious Academic Institution". A chapter in Daughters of the Nile: Egyptian Women Changing Their World, edited by Samia I. Spencer, Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
- El-Said, H. El Said, M. and Zaki, C. (2015) " Trade & Acces to Finance of SMEs: Is there a Nexus?", Applied Economics, DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2015.1026583
- El-Said, H. and Samek, Nagwa (2014) "Corporate Governance and Income Smoothing "Case of the Egyptian Listed Companies" International Journal of Management Research & Development (IJMRD), Vol.4, No. 3, pp.23-42.
- El-Said, H. El Said, M. and Zaki, C. (2014) "Small and Medium Enterprises in Egypt: New Facts from a New Dataset", Journal of Business and Economics, Vol. 2 , No.1, pp.142- 161.
- El-Said, H., Al-Said, M. and Zaki, C. (2013) "Access to finance and financial problems of SMEs: evidence from Egypt", Int. J. Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp.286-309.
- El-Said, H., El-Said, M. and Zaki, C. (2013) "What Determines the Access to Finance of SMEs? Evidence from the Egyptian Case" ERF Working Paper, No. 752.
- El-Said, H. and Samek, Nagwa (2013) "The Effect of Corporate Governance on The Financial and Market Performance for The Companies Listed on Egyptian Stock Market", CEFRS, Issue No. 50.
The Road to COP 27: Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Areas of Interest: Sustainable Development Gender Inclusion Youth Empowerment Education: PhD. in Economics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1989 (Analyzing... Read More
Oct 30, 2022
ERF 27th Annual Conference: SDGs and External Shocks in the MENA Region: From Resilience to Change in the Wake of COVID-19
Areas of Interest: Sustainable Development Gender Inclusion Youth Empowerment Education: PhD. in Economics, Cairo University, Egypt, 1989 (Analyzing... Read More
May 17, 2021