Sarah El Khishin
Associate Professor of Economics, British University in Egypt
Dr. Sarah Mohamed El-Khishin is an Egyptian economist, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Economics, Director of Strategy Development, and University Advisor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the British University in Egypt (BUE). Her career spans academia, government advisory, and international consultancy. Professional experience includes serving as a senior economic advisor to the Egyptian government, as well as collaborating with national and international organizations. Dr Sarah held various leadership roles, in governance, strategic planning and developing strategic initiatives aligned with SDGs. Her professional career began at the Cabinet of Ministers and with a number of ministers in the economic cabinet since 2004. She contributed to significant national projects, international cooperation and policy development activities. Throughout her career, Dr Sarah has been committed to fostering sustainability and SDGs implementation, both within the academic community and in broader economic policy contexts. She leads instrumental initiatives such as the COP Simulation Model and collaborations with stakeholders to promote sustainability and environmental leadership among youth. Dr. El-Khishin completed her undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies in Economics at Cairo University. Research interests focus on international finance, public finance, political economy, sustainable and climate finance and green public financial management. Dr Sarah is actively engaged with the Economic Research Forum, the American Economic Association, Middle East Economic Association (MEEA) and the Arab Society for Economic Research (ASAFER) and other professional bodies.
Areas of Interest:
- International Finance
- Public finance
- Political Economy, Sustainable and Climate Finance
- Green Public Financial Management
Education:
- PhD. in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
- MA. in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, August 2010
- BA. in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, May 2003
Experience:
- Director of Strategy Development, The British University in Egypt, January 2024 -Present
- University Advisor on SDGs, The British University in Egypt, September 2024- Present
- Associate Professor of Economics (formerly Assistant Professor of Economics), The British University in Egypt, 2015-2022
- Lead Coordinator, Egypt’s Working Group on Debt Governance, Ministry of Finance -Egypt
- Senior Economic Advisor, Macro-Economic Stabilization and - Reform Project (MESR) - USAID Funded Project, (part time), 2020-2023
- Senior Advisor, Head of Policy Development and Aid Effectiveness Division, Ministry of International Cooperation, Minister’s Technical Office, 2013-2015
- Economist and Research Team Leader. The Cabinet of Ministers, Information and Decision Support Center, 2007 – 2012
Latest Publications:
- El-Khishin, Sarah. (2022). “Debt management in Egypt and financing the Sustainable Development Goals”, in: M. Mohieldin (Ed). Financing Sustainable Development in Egypt Report. (Cairo: League of Arab States, 2022). https://publications.unescwa.org/projects/fsde/index.html#%5C31%2a03
- El-Khishin, Sarah and Dina Kassab. (2022). Signaling effect of fiscal reforms during political uncertainty: A game theory approach [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 11(1), 262– 283. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv11i1siart7
- El-Khishin, Sarah and Mohamed Rashwan. 2022. “What determines Housing Prices in Egypt?”, ERF 29th Annual Conference, ERF Working Paper Series, WP 1603. Economic Research Forum.
What Determines Housing Prices in Egypt?
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November, 2022
Working PapersWhat Determines Housing Prices in Egypt?
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March, 2022
ERF 28th Annual ConferenceMonetary-Fiscal Policy Interactions During Uncertainty Shocks: Evidence from Egypt
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October, 2021
Working PapersMonetary-Fiscal Policy Interactions During Uncertainty Shocks: Evidence from Egypt
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May, 2021
ERF 27th Annual ConferenceExternal Debt Vulnerability in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies During the Covid-19 Shock
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November, 2020
Working PapersBook Launch – Live Webinar: Business, Government and the SDGs: The Role of Public-Private Engagement in Building a Sustainable Future
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Mar 19, 2023
Revisiting Macroeconomic Management in Times of Crisis and Beyond – Parallel Sessions – March 26
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Mar 26, 2022
ERF 27th Annual Conference: SDGs and External Shocks in the MENA Region: From Resilience to Change in the Wake of COVID-19
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May 17, 2021