AUC Holds the MCM Summit on Youth Based Solutions for Egypt’s Challenges

Press release

Published February 14th, 2018 - 12:18 GMT

Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, minister of higher education and scientific research

The student-run Model of the Council of Ministers (MCM) organization at The American University in Cairo (AUC) will hold the closing ceremony of the MCM summit that will be on youth based solutions for Egypt’s challenges. The three-day event will discuss the vision of AUC students as well as Egyptian university students regarding Egypt’s 2030 sustainable development plan. The closing ceremony will include student presentations for the best project in each of the four fields of education, Energy, Environment and Economy. A recommendation booklet will be published in print and online including all work done by participating students.

WHO

The MCM summit will be attended by Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, minister of higher education and scientific research; Hala El Said, minister of planning, monitoring and administrative reform; Francis Ricciardone, AUC president; Ashraf Hatem, AUC counsellor and Egyptian university presidents.

WHERE

Malak Gabr Theater, AUC New Cairo

WHEN

Saturday, February 17, 2018; 11:30 am

Background Information

American University of Cairo

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities and human experiences.