GUST President Appointed Minister-Counsellor for Strategic Development
The Global University of Science and Technology (GUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Kafafy, President of GUST, as Minister-Counsellor for Strategic Development Affairs of the World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP).
This distinguished appointment represents a significant recognition of Prof. Kafafy’s extensive international professional experience, strategic leadership, and longstanding commitment to sustainable development, institutional development, and international cooperation.
Prof. Kafafy brings to this role a professional journey spanning more than a decade of service as WFDP Chief Consultant for Energy & Sustainable Development, supporting initiatives and collaborations addressing sustainable energy, environmental development, institutional capacity building, and strategic development.
The renewed appointment reflects the confidence placed in Prof. Kafafy’s professional expertise, leadership, integrity, and commitment to advancing sustainable development and strengthening international cooperation.
The World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP), an intergovernmental organization holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) and affiliated with the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (UN-OSAA), has made the appointment in recognition of Prof. Kafafy’s professional competence, integrity, international experience, and sustained commitment to development objectives and international cooperation.
In his capacity as Minister-Counsellor for Strategic Development Affairs, Prof. Kafafy will contribute his experience in strategic development, energy, sustainability, institutional development, and international cooperation in support of the WFDP’s mission regionally and internationally.
The appointment further reflects the increasingly international dimension of GUST’s leadership and institutional engagement.
As President of the Global University of Science and Technology, Prof. Kafafy has continued to promote international academic cooperation, scientific research, professional development, innovation, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships across regions.
His expanded international responsibilities provide an additional platform for strengthening dialogue and cooperation among academic institutions, governments, international organizations, development institutions, industry, and professional communities.
GUST views this appointment as a recognition not only of Prof. Kafafy’s individual professional journey, but also of the University’s broader commitment to global leadership, sustainable development, international cooperation, and the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of society.
Prof. Kafafy’s appointment represents a continuation of his longstanding engagement in international development and sustainable energy initiatives and reinforces his commitment to contributing to practical solutions for the challenges facing developing economies and communities.
Through his combined academic, professional, and international responsibilities, Prof. Kafafy will continue to support initiatives that promote sustainable development, energy transition, institutional capacity building, innovation, and international partnerships regionally and internationally.
Global University of Science and Technology congratulates its President, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Kafafy, on this distinguished appointment and wishes him continued success in his international service and strategic development responsibilities.
