Sawiris Foundation for Social Development launches the second edition of its Chicago Booth Executive Program, in collaboration with University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Invest-Gate reports.

The program is dedicated to strengthening professional networks and spurring economic growth through offering full scholarships for public-sector participants and partial awards for private-sector executives, with a focus on economics, management, data science, applied mathematics, and decision-making.

The second edition of Chicago Booth Executive Program is implemented over the course of 14 days at El Gouna, in the Red Sea governorate.

The program is tailored to individuals from Egypt, providing them with knowledge that empowers them both professionally and personally while providing a meaningful contribution towards a more prosperous local economy via digital transformation & crisis mitigation strategies.

“Investing in education has the potential to unlock a world of opportunity for our youths. I am delighted to provide scholarships that will help provide some of Egypt’s most ambitious and talented students’ access to world-class universities around the world,” Nassef Sawiris, Member of University of Chicago’s Board of Trustees, Honorary President of Orascom Construction, says.

For his part, Samih Sawiris, comments: Education has always been a key priority for Sawiris Foundation. It is a great pleasure to host this program in El Gouna, aiming to empower leaders who participate in Egypt’s economic and social development.”