Minister Plenipotentiary Nada El Agizy is the Director of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation Department at the League of Arab States. She joined the Arab League in 1992 and acquired proficiency in economic and social development at the regional and international levels.
Ms. El Agizy has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the American University in Cairo and an MBA from University of Cumbria in the UK where her studies were focused on sustainable management.
Before her most recent appointment; Ms. El Agizy was Deputy Chief of Staff and adviser for socio-economic affairs as well as communication to H.E. the Secretary General of the Arab League, she was responsible for setting recommendations and preparation of policy notes on key issues like economic integration, reform and development.
In her recent capacity she led a number of initiatives including; End of Hunger in the Arab Region sub-committee, the
Multi-stakeholder sub-committee to support the attainment of SDGs in conflict-affected countries in the Arab region, the
Regional Initiative on Climate Security, the SDG-Climate Facility Project,
DE-Risking Investment Task Force in the Arab Region, the Arab Youth SDGs Platform, Arab League Partners Alliance for Sustainability, also launching the largest regional multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in the Arab region; “The Arab Sustainable Development Week”; bringing together representatives from Arab governments, experts, civil society, private sector, youth, media and philanthropic organizations.