Recognizing the pressing necessity for economic, political and social development, Egypt's International Economic Forum, has realized since its inception in 1948 that the Forum must act as a catalyst for positive change not only on the economic level, but also on the political, social and cultural ones. The Forum also realized that those challenges can only be confronted through the collaborative efforts of the government, the private sector and the civil society, and with the creation of a critical mass to the transformation of Egypt. 

          Towards these ends, the Forum formulated its mission and commitment on the basis of reform as the only platform for implementing sound and sustainable policies aimed at establishing a knowledge and innovation based economy and a democratized modern society.  

          Benefiting from the spirit of change and a period of transformation, the Forum has effectively engaged the Egyptian government in events, conferences and closed meetings. Among such events, the Forum hosted Prime Minister Nazif and members of his cabinet to outline their policies in 2004, and rehosted them one year later to question them on their delivery. Similarly, the Forum organized a series of symposia and workshops to address key unprecedented changes on the Egyptian scene such as the constitutional amendments, the first contested presidential elections, the 2005 parliamentary elections. Moreover, recognizing the complexities and complementarities of reforms aspects, the Forum organized a series of regional and renowned conferences on CIT, the financial sector reform, energizing Egypt's future growth, in addition to Egypt-US relations. 

         The Forum is proud to state that those activities have resulted in policy changes that have already started to bear fruit and are proving their positive impact on the performance, achievements, competitiveness and the overall state of the Egyptian economy. Encouraged by these achievements the Forum has decided to seek higher plateaus and operate in the global arena, and as such it will hold the first Global Innovation and Technology Conference in 2007. 

         The Forum, supported by a growing membership, an ever growing network of contacts and with sharper focus, looks ahead on its tenth year to a New Year with emboldened ambitions, stronger resolve with one concret objective: Serving and promoting Egypt's interests and prosperity.

       A group of prominent Egyptian business people have founded in 1998, "Egypt's International Economic Forum". Together they have defined the Forum's mission to be.

“….Committed to Egypt’s Economic Prosperity”

       The Forum, a non-governmental, non-profit organization has the
        following objectives:
 

  * To focus on the Egyptian macro-economic policies and to reinforce and enhance Egypt's economy to integrate into the global economy.

      * To develop strategic links with countries and economies where
       mutually beneficial economic and business relations can be 
          developed.

       * To act as a catalyst for positive changes on the economic,
          political and social levels, and develop different mechanisms to 
          cooperate with other Egyptian, Arab and foreign organizations.

The main strength of the Forum lies in its local expertise and international partnerships which allow it to access Egyptian, Foreign and Multinational activities of interest in Egypt. The Forum, supported by sound research and analysis, also provides its members with a venue for open business discussions, networking and matchmaking.