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Under the title “The Future of Education, Work, and Employment: Preparing Human Capital in Egypt to Make a Transformative Impact,” Dr. Hossam attended today, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the invitation of the American Chamber of Commerce and the Education for Employment Foundation (EFE). Badrawy, in his capacity as President of the Badrawy Foundation for Education and Development, held a panel discussion on this topic with the participation of: Dr. Ahmed Galal, former Minister of Finance, Dr. Pekka Kosonen, Ambassador of the Embassy of Finland, Professor Dalia Ibrahim, President and CEO of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, and Dr. Sherif Kamel, Dean of the Faculty of Management. Business American University in Cairo.
The discussion revolved around what the technological revolution has brought about in various fields of work, its current and future impact, how this will be reflected in the educational process, and the challenges facing the progress of the educational process. Dr. Badrawi commented that despite the tremendous technological progress that is occurring, our education system He was also not affected by the new data. Despite the existence of a declared vision and strategy, he does not see an impact on the ground, and this impact will not exist unless the political will is available to achieve it, as Kosonen, the Finnish ambassador, stated that without education, no one will advance. Society explained that obtaining an academic degree is not the end, but it is necessary for young people to be aware that education is a continuous process that does not stop, and this is what helps progress and continuity. Then, Professor Dalia Ibrahim commented that there must be a system of social and behavioral rehabilitation and training for young people first. And to those in charge of it, because education is an integrated process. She also commented that approximately 29 million will be forced to change their jobs in the future, but alternative opportunities will appear that young people must have the willingness and ability to integrate into. Dr. Ahmed Galal also added that despite the belief Many believe that machines will replace humans, but he believes that this is unlikely to happen and that they will constitute a great benefit in the future. He also added that education is a process based on a number of pillars that will not exist without any of them, and everyone should cooperate to reform and advance it, and he sees it from his perspective. If male and female teachers are motivated to teach inside the classroom more than outside it, this will make a difference. Finally, Dr. Badrawi stated that there are three job destroyers: –
1- Weakness of the economy
2- Lack of supplies
3- Increasing the burden of living
Therefore, we are not talking about education only (we need more than a million job opportunities every year), but rather we are talking about building a strong economy, as most university graduates leave the country in search of better opportunities outside it, so education needs an integrated system. He added that public education is the essence, so we have more Of the 30 million children learning in it, if we start with them, the future of the nation will change for the better
The meeting ended with everyone approving the outcomes of this meeting. Then the attendees gathered around Dr. Hossam Badrawy to take souvenir photos with him in enthusiasm and joy.
