Ahmed El-Kholei  President and Planner

Extensive experience in planning, development and environmental management acquired through formal training and research projects. Conducted several studies on issues related to urban and regional planning and environmental management. Provided technical assistance in participatory strategic and action planning for urban, regional and national environmental management projects that donor agencies sponsor. He represented Egypt in several international conventions and meetings. He coordinated the activities to update Egypt’s National Environmental Action Plan. He has shown managerial capabilities and leadership that are contributing to the successful and timely delivering of outputs and achieving aimed outcomes. Understands and familiar with UN system and procedures. He possesses excellent communication skills with Government officials, donors’ representatives and private sector leaders. These skills are instrumental in building consensus on issues and setting directions for future actions. Acquires computer skills in data management and advanced multivariate statistical analyses.

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Ayman Ali Abdulhamied    Architect

A consultant in designing tourist projects with extensive experience in resort and park designs acquired and applied through practice and education. He has shown leadership and managerial capabilities in the implementation of such projects. He possesses excellent communication skills with Governmental officials and leaders of the private sectors.

Yasser H. Sakr   ICT Expert

Extensive experience in Architecture, CAD, e-Learning and IT acquired through practice, research projects and education. Conducted and managed the implementation of several studies and projects related to e-learning, IT infrastructure, Facility Management in addition to Architectural and Urban Design. Has shown managerial and leadership capabilities in Egypt and UAE that are contributing to the successful and timely delivering of outputs and achieving aimed outcomes whether in Higher Education Institutions or professional practice. During 2000-2002, served as the Co-Director at UAE University and UNSECO Joint e-learning project.. Understands and familiar with UN system and procedures. He possesses excellent communication skills that are instrumental in building consensus on issues and setting plans as well as directions for future actions.

Mohamed Samer El-Mofty    Biodiversity

Beside his experience in the field of desert ecosystems, agriculture and land reclamation, Mr. El-Mofty is competent in the fields of desertification, drought management, and biodiversity. He has gained experience in the field of media and awareness rising, which he acquired through formal education, working with media institutions and NGOs. He combined technical knowledge with his talents and experience in the field of media and mass communication to be capable of simplifying complicated information in a format that is acceptable by the public through campaigns that deliver the message without scientific jargons. He is competent to use different media channels effectively and efficiently. In addition to his experience as a media expert, El-Mofty is an expert in eco-tourism and is member of the Committee on Tourism and Environment.
 

Ezzat Abdulhameed Hassaan    Climate Change and Project Management and Coordination
 

Eng. Ezzat Hassaan has an extensive experience in project evaluation and management. He participated, evaluated, such as the ex post evaluation of GEF-SGP projects, and headed several environmental projects. Since the establishment of CDE, Eng. Hassaan has been responsible for the managerial and administrative aspects of projects in addition to his capacities in the field of energy and climate change. He has worked extensively in projects addressing the Energy Sector including Energy Efficiency and its relation with Environment. Moreover, he has accumulated a wide experience in National Energy Use Patterns and Forecasts including measures to respond to climate changes, minimization of Green House Gases and related capacity building need of the private sectors. During his involvement in climate change related activities, he has been at the hub of a network of concerned individuals and institutions. Hassaan has coordinated the efforts to put together Egypt's action plan in response to climate change and global warming. He participated in the preparation of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy.Eng. Ezzat Hassaan has an extensive experience in the industry sector. He has worked extensively in projects addressing the Energy Sector including Energy Efficiency and its relation with Environment. Moreover, he has accumulated a wide experience in National Energy Use Patterns and Forecasts including measures to respond to climate changes, minimization of Green House Gases and related capacity building need of the private sectors. During his involvement in climate change related activities, he has been at the hub of a network of concerned individuals and institutions. Hassaan has coordinated the efforts to put together Egypt's action plan in response to climate change and global warming. He participated in the preparation of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy.
 

Ibrahim Siddik Ali     Agricultural Economist
 

Over twenty years of extensive experience in the field of agricultural and rural development projects, Marketing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economic Advisory, Economic Researches and studies. He served as the Vice-President of Menofia University for Environmental Affairs and Community Outreach. He is also specialized in designing micro- and small credit schemes in addition to developing marketing policies and relevant marketing information systems. He has also been a team leader and member in conducting several feasibility studies and research papers in the field of Agricultural Credit and Finance, Marketing and Trade, Agricultural Cooperative Baseline and Strategy as well as designing marketing information systems in Egypt and abroad. Moreover, he has acquired much experience on the academic level as he is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Menofia University. Also, he has extensive experience in financial and credit matters as he is a Consultant Economist of the Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit (PBDAC) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) where he develops schemes for monitoring and evaluating the credit components of different IFAD projects in different Arab countries. He was involved in the discussion and negotiations between the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and USAID regarding the Agricultural Policy Reform. He has strong knowledge and experience of a wide range of international organizations including USAID, GTZ, FAO, IFAD, WFP and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD). He participated in many research projects on Women Education, Analysis of Community Factors Effect on Equitable Distribution of Development Outputs, Rural–Urban Differences in Family Decision, and Evaluation Model of Training Studies in the Field of Agricultural Extension.
 

Gamal Ibrahim Mohamed Ali    Chemical Engineer

Professor Ali published over 50 papers in the field of bio- and environmental engineering systems. His research and consulting services include a wide range of topics including fermentation and enzyme engineering by designing and analyzing bioreactors; investigating complex dynamic analysis of bio-systems; and designing biological wastewater treatment systems as well. His work is in rural areas and poor urban settlements in Egypt. He delivered several training courses on chemical and biochemical reaction engineering and wastewater engineering modeling of bioprocesses to managerial and technical staff responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants.
 

Magdi Abdelghaffar    Civil Engineer

Abdelghaffar is a consultant civil engineer and professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Suez Canal University. He has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering where he served as a consultant for numerous projects in different areas of Egypt and abroad. Abdelghaffar is also experienced in preparing tender documents, bills of quantities, construction supervision and overall project management. He provided his assistance to private sector, public administrations and foreign and international organizations as well.
 

Mohammed Shaaban     Environmental Engineer
 

Dr. M. Shabaan is specialized in wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment process. He participated in designing of sewage collection system using conventional system; small bore sewer, septic tanks, and latrines. He participated in designing of many wastewater treatment plants employing various techniques, such as activated sludge, trickling filters and oxidation ponds. Dr Shabaan participated in designing many industrial treatment processes for various types of industrial wastes. He is experienced in developing several reuse schemes. His competency also includes preparing environmental impact assessment studies.
 

Mostafa Ali Mashhour     Architect

Extensive experience in project and facilities management acquired and applied through practice and education. Conducting and managing the implementation of several projects with a total cost of more than 60 million Egyptian pounds. He is able to implement extensive computer skills in data management and advanced multivariate statistical analyses.

Mounir Bushra Mina     Solid Waste Management Specialist

Mounir Bushra is a mechanical engineer who has specialized in appropriate technology for development; Solid Waste Management in both fields works a policy formulation and assessment. In this regard Mr. Bushra – through the Egyptian Environmental Policy Program (EEPP) was responsible for providing the necessary technical assistance to the Waste Management Department in the Egyptian Environmental Affaires Agency (EEAA) for formulating the first Municipal Solid Waste Management National Strategy in Egypt, which it has been approved by the Council of Governors headed by the Prim Minister. He has extensive experience in the domain of solid waste management both inside Egypt and abroad

Dina Abdulhameed    Research Assistant

Has experience in the field of administration. Has worked in a team environment and provided assistance to members of the team. She has carried out the tasks of translation of papers prepared for several events and seminars. She was responsible for the logistical arrangements of travel for team members. She has received extensive training for advanced users in Microsoft Applications. Was responsible for the maintenance of an organized filing system and typed and produced handouts for the seminars she attended.
 

Gamal Mohamed Hammad     Sociologist

Dr. Hammad is a young sociologist and assistant professor, who wrote his Ph.D. dissertation on the role of NGOs in community development, where he conducted in depth analysis critically evaluating a number of community based organizations.  His research interests focus on the mechanisms for poverty alleviation.  His strengths are in the following areas: Training of Trainers, gender, child’s rights, advocacy, Community participation, monitoring and evaluation, and social research.

Gehan Abdulaziz Sayed Ahmed      Sociologist

Ms. Ahmed is a Ph.D candidate and research assistant at the Department of Sociology, Menofia University.   Her specialization is in the following areas: Reproductive health, community participation and social research.  Ms. Ahmed worked with Winrock Group as a field researcher in the program for Water Policy Reform.  She is trained in the field of institutional inquiry of NGOs, and has worked with several reputable NGOs including, but not limited to, Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), Family Planning Association, Arab Women Association, Association for Social Qualification of the Physically-disabled

Hoda Khaled Sabry                           Management and Finance Consultant

Ms. Sabry is a financial auditor with significant experience with the work of NGOs.  She is the financial consultant for the Global Environment Facility of UNDP for Self-Assessment of National Capacities.  She is the consultant for GTZ funded project, Children at Risk, which funds NGOs active in protecting homeless children on the streets.  She is also the consultant for the EU financed project that the National Council for Motherhood and Childhood implements to satisfy the needs of the physically-disabled children.  Ms. Sabry served as consultant for IFC (2005-2006) and trainer with the World Bank to deliver training to Egyptian staff of commercial banks engaged in financing the pollution abatement program, 2006.  In the same year, she served as the financial analyst that prepared the feasibility study for projects that aim to introduce energy efficiency to small and medium firms benefiting from the IFC funds.

Mohamed El-Zarka        Environmental Management Expert

Has a wide experience in Environmental Management.  Educated and trained in Sweden, USA, USSR and Egypt on management and administration for higher ranks of governmental leaders; management of hazardous substances and hazardous waste; chemical engineering and defense against weapons of mass destruction, and finally PhD and MSc. Chemistry, Cairo University, BSc Chemistry and Geology - Alexandria (1960).  He is member of several prestigious institutions including the Scientific Panel of Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), The Hague, The Netherlands; the National Steering Committee of The Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Projects (GEF/SGP); the Board of The Science Center for Detection and Remediation of The Environmental Hazards (SCDREH) at Al-Azhar University; the Board of The Arab Office for The Youth and The Environment (NGO).  His specialties include: Planning , Management, Research and Development (R&D) in protection from Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Weapons; Solid and  Hazardous Waste Management; Management of hazardous substances and toxic chemicals; Management of ambient air quality; Soil Remediation Technologies; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Emergencies; Risk Assessment; Environmental Management Systems; Environmental Impact Assessment.  Dr. El-Zarka is the Senior Advisor, The Ministry of State for the Environmental Affairs(MEA) and the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA)