Dr. Mohamed Hussein:

• Government performance has undergone a radical transformation through the insightful vision of the political leadership over the past decade.

• We aim to formulate a roadmap for developing the administrative apparatus in line with “Egypt Vision 2030.”

• Investing in human capital is the primary driver for building smart universities that can compete globally.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, concluded the training course “Preparing Administrative Leaders” with a presentation entitled “Enhancing the Performance of Tanta University’s Administrative Apparatus in Light of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the Objectives of the Egypt Government Excellence Award.” This course is part of the university’s strategic vision to develop its administrative system, reflecting the institution’s strong commitment to qualifying human resources, regarded as the primary drivers of the success in both academic and research frameworks, and ensuring the provision of distinguished university services befitting the stature of Tanta University.

Dr. Mohamed Hussein commenced his presentation by highlighting that administrative performance in Egyptian public universities has undergone a profound transformation, driven by the objectives of "Egypt Vision 2030." This change reflects the insightful leadership of the political authorities in advancing higher education and scientific research systems to meet developmental needs at both local and national levels. The universities have successfully replaced traditional systems with integrated digital frameworks that reinforce the values of transparency and efficiency.

The University President added that this development was not limited solely to the automation of student and financial services, but also extended to the governance of organizational structures and the implementation of government excellence standards, thereby contributing to the reduction of bureaucracy and the acceleration of data-driven decision-making. He pointed out that investing in the development of human capital and training administrative staff in digital tools constituted the cornerstone for ensuring the sustainability of this development, in line with international standards of educational quality and the New Republic’s vision of building “smart universities” capable of competing globally.

The University President added that this development was not limited solely to the automation of student and financial services, but also extended to the governance of organizational structures and the implementation of government excellence standards, thereby contributing to the reduction of bureaucracy and the acceleration of data-driven decision-making. He pointed out that investing in the development of human capital and training administrative staff in digital tools constituted the cornerstone for ensuring the sustainability of this development, in line with international standards of educational quality and the New Republic’s vision of building “smart universities” capable of competing globally.

The closing session featured a specialized presentation in which the University President outlined the key areas linking institutional efficiency with the transformation of government work philosophy, emphasizing that the shift toward modern administration necessitates the adoption of governance, transparency, and sustainability principles, thereby ensuring enhanced efficiency and optimal utilization of available resources.

Dr. Mohamed Hussein also emphasized the importance of capacity building and continuous training as tools for keeping pace with global developments. He clarified that the role of university leadership is not limited to managing routine operations but extends to fostering innovation in problem-solving and streamlining administrative procedures. This, in turn, positively impacts the quality of the educational process and enhances the university’s institutional competitiveness in various international and local forums. He stressed the aim of cultivating a generation of administrative leaders equipped with modern management tools, capable of translating the Egyptian state’s objectives in achieving governmental excellence. He further highlighted that the university is striving to transform into a model of administrative discipline and digital transformation, a goal that can only be realized through enlightened leadership committed to positive change and continuous development.