At the invitation of Mr. Shafik Gabr, Chairman of Artoc Group, Dr. Hossam Badrawi participated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the annual meeting organized by the Gabr Foundation under the theme “East and West: The Art of Dialogue”.
The initiative aims to foster greater mutual understanding by building bridges between Arab societies and the West—particularly the United States—through dialogue and the exchange of ideas, especially among youth.
Dr. Badrawi delivered an engaging lecture on Egypt’s Vision 2030, its underlying philosophy, and the obstacles that hindered its implementation.
He explained that the story began before 2011, and then again in 2014, when he was tasked with drafting an education vision for 2030. Leading a team of experts, he developed a broader vision that was distinctive—because, as he said, it was not written only behind closed doors but involved hundreds of thousands of citizens via social media platforms. It thus reflected the aspirations of society across all fields of development.
Badrawi expressed dissatisfaction with the governments that followed, noting they did not implement the vision with the required seriousness. Instead, each administration restarted from zero, undermining the continuity and sustainability of policies that should have built upon previous successes.
He remarked:
“Any vision is worthless if it is not translated into initiatives with goals, measurable benchmarks, and periodic reviews, supported by stable policies that ensure continuity and build upon past achievements.”
He pointed out that the 2011 vision announced by the President of the Republic did not include a political vision for governance. Therefore, when asked to present it at the National Dialogue, he added this missing component.
Concluding his lecture, Dr. Badrawi emphasized that true development has two wings: swift, impartial justice, and comprehensive human development. He stressed that Egypt’s secure future requires genuine political pluralism representing different directions, founded on regular, peaceful power rotation—since this is the only safeguard against tyranny.
The lecture ended with an open discussion, during which the audience engaged Dr. Badrawi with numerous questions on various issues. His detailed and compelling responses earned their admiration and applause at the close of the session.
Note:
The “East and West: The Art of Dialogue” initiative was launched in 2012 in response to rising tensions between East and West. It seeks to support exchanges between emerging leaders from both cultures in fields such as arts, science, law, media, and entrepreneurship.
📎 Link to Dr. Badrawi’s lecture:
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