The Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) represents the executive developmental arm of the Egyptian government, mandated with the promotion of the South-South cooperation, in particular with Africa. The EAPD was founded in 2014, in order to promote Egypt's values and principles through vibrant, effective foreign policy that reflects our commitments and obligations towards the alignment with Africa in addressing our common challenges. Believing in the value of education in changing people's lives to the better, the EAPD includes education as a main pillar of its scope of work.

Ambassador Nermine El-Zawahry
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs 
Secretary General of the
Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD)

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, development cooperation has become an essential pillar for strengthening resilience, promoting sustainable growth, and fostering partnerships built on mutual respect and shared prosperity. Investing in human capital and institutional capacity remains the cornerstone of achieving long-term development and enhancing regional stability.
Guided by Egypt’s steadfast commitment to Africa, the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) continues to advance impactful development initiatives that empower institutions, develop human capital, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise in support of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Prof. Dr. Ismail Abd El Ghafar
President of Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
Since its establishment in 1972, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport has achieved a remarkable and sustained progress as a specialized organization, a top-level house of expertise and a highly reputable technical arm for the Arab League. Today, our vision for AASTMT is to be recognized as a worldwide center of excellence for maritime and college education according to international standards of education, scientific research, innovation and training.

Prof. Alsnosy Balbaa
Vice President of AASTMT for Maritime Affairs
Guided by the AASTMT president directions and its strategic plan, the AAFS sector is devoting all manpower, resources and facilities to the success of our vision that our African and Asian students are tomorrow’s leaders and pioneers.
Countries racing and competing in the global market and strategic decision makings requires nations advanced in education, knowledge and research.
AAFS sector is providing consultations, project planning and deploying, applied research and capacity building in fields of maritime transportation and ports, engineering, management and logistics through the cooperation with all the colleges, institutions and centers of AASTMT.