Monday, 25 May 2026
Egyptian expert joins UNESCO's IBE governing board
The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has appointed Dr. Rasha Saad Sharaf, Secretary-General of Egypt's Education Development Fund under the Prime Minister's Office, as a member of the Governing Board of the International Bureau of Education (IBE-UNESCO). The IBE, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a key specialized arm of UNESCO focused on curriculum development and educational policies worldwide.
The appointment recognizes Dr. Sharaf's prominent role and outstanding efforts in developing educational policies, supporting the reform of education systems, aligning them with sustainable development goals, and her extensive expertise in strategic planning and building international partnerships.
The International Bureau of Education plays a vital role in advancing global curricula and policies, assisting member states in achieving high-quality education.
In response, Dr. Rasha Saad Sharaf expressed her pride in the appointment, emphasizing that joining the IBE Governing Board represents a significant responsibility and an important opportunity to contribute to shaping innovative educational policies that respond to rapid global changes and support the achievement of sustainable development goals.
She looks forward to collaborating with leading international experts and decision-makers to enhance global cooperation, exchange expertise in curriculum development, and build flexible, inclusive education systems that serve current and future generations.
Dr. Sharaf also highlighted that this appointment reflects the advanced standing of Egyptian competencies on the international stage and will help transfer and localize global expertise to support Egypt's national efforts in education development and human capital building.