Kamal Ganzouri
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Kamal Ganzouri (born January 12, 1933) is an Egypt
ian economist who became Prime Minister-Designate of Egypt
in November 2011. He served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999. He came to power in 1996 succeeding Atef Sedki
, and was in turn succeeded by Atef Ebeid
in 1999. He was branded Minister of the Poor and the Opposition Minister because of his way of dealing with limited income people and the opposition. Before becoming Prime Minister, Ganzouri served as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. On 24 November 2011, Egypt's military rulers appointed him as Prime Minister.
, United States
and began teaching in the Egyptian universities and training institutes in 1959.
in 1968. He was an adviser to the President
Anwar Sadat
. He was also a member of the National Specialized Councils of production, education and services. In 1974, he became undersecretary Of Planning Minister and kept this until 1975. He was appointed as Governor of the New Valley State in 1976 and then became Governor of the Bani Suef State in 1977 but resigned after just six months.
assumed power as President of Egypt in 1981, Ganzouri became Minister of Planning after one year in 1982. In June 1984, he became Minister of International Cooperation
. He was also Deputy Prime Minister
from November 1986 to January 1996.
. During his appointment, he and his cabinet operated on a level that didn't happen before in Egypt. In about 4 years or less they declared 387 laws, 57 of those made dramatic changes to Egypt. He started his Prime Ministry with 4 major projects that were supposed to help move Egypt from the valley of the River Nile by developing and reclaiming new lands to live in away from the river nile valley. His speciality in Planning enabled him to make a plan of development for Egypt up to 2017. He improved Egypt's relations with the International Bank
through the International Monetary Fund
by completing the only program ever completed between Egypt and the International bank since 1961. 13 other programs had gone to nowhere back then. The poverty ratio was reduced from 21% to 17%. Sadly all of this was neglected after he was dismissed. He was dismissed as Prime Minister on 5 October 1999.
cleared that he was kept under house arrest, which was shocking and not cleared to normal Egyptians.
broke free. He then appeared for the first time right after Hosni Mubarak
stepping down in a phone call on "Al Haya Al Youm" TV program saying that's a day of a new era in Egypt and that there is nowhere going back from this day.
He then reappeared in "Al Ashera Masa'a" TV program as the first dedicated interview. He started it with condolences and honoring the souls of the shohada' of Jan 25 revolution and talked about some of his roles in the past, saying that he is ready to be judged for whatever actions he planned to take that could have a bad influence on Egypt but before that judge who stopped it and made it away of Egypt's future.
He then made an interview with "Al Masre Al Youm
" Journal in a series of three articles included answering more questions and giving more specific answers. He was asked if he would nominate him self for Presidency, but his answer was that he's under the people's demand and he would not give a definite answer.
started supporting him for Presidency. They grouped up and had an official page to the Media afterwords and expected to meet him and discuss his nomination. New Wafd Party
sources is said to be thinking of backing him up as their own nominee but till now it's only unsure news, Nevertheless he already has a big sector of people who like him from the old days especially the limited income sector which are a big sector in Egypt's population. He didn't say anything official after the last TV appearance but he had some appearances on the press answering some corruption cases and it's investigations that was made under his Cabinet that he didn't approve on.
resigned as Prime Minister of Egypt on 21 November 2011, Supreme Military Council
ask Ganzouri to form a new coalition government on 24 November. He is said that he will be form his "Solution Government" in early December 2011.
are known to be his hobbies.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian economist who became Prime Minister-Designate of Egypt
Prime Minister of Egypt
The Prime Minister of Egypt is the head of the Egyptian government. According to the constitution, the prime minister is the leader of the largest political party in the Egyptian Parliament....
in November 2011. He served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999. He came to power in 1996 succeeding Atef Sedki
Atef Sedki
Atef Muhammad Naguib Sedki was the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1986 until 1996. He replaced Ali Mahmoud Lutfi on November 10, 1986.-Biography:...
, and was in turn succeeded by Atef Ebeid
Atef Ebeid
Atef Muhammad Ebeid was the Prime Minister of Egypt from October 1999 to July 2004. President Hosni Mubarak invited him to form the new government after the parliamentary elections in 1999. Ebeid was sworn in on 5 October 1999, replacing Kamal Ganzouri.-Early career and Education:Dr...
in 1999. He was branded Minister of the Poor and the Opposition Minister because of his way of dealing with limited income people and the opposition. Before becoming Prime Minister, Ganzouri served as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation. On 24 November 2011, Egypt's military rulers appointed him as Prime Minister.
Early life and education
Kamal Ganzouri was born on 12 January 1933 in Garwan a town in Bagor city in Monofia. He had PhD from University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
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, United States
United States
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and began teaching in the Egyptian universities and training institutes in 1959.
Early career
He had served as a board member of the Sadat Academy for Administrative Sciences from 1962 to 1967 and became economic adviser to the Arab Bank for Economic Development in AfricaArab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa is a financial institution funded by the Governments of the Member States of the League of Arab States on 18 February 1974 . It is an independent international institution enjoying international legal status and autonomy in administrative and...
in 1968. He was an adviser to the President
President of Egypt
The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt is the head of state of Egypt.Under the Constitution of Egypt, the president is also the supreme commander of the armed forces and head of the executive branch of the Egyptian government....
Anwar Sadat
Anwar Sadat
Muhammad Anwar al-Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers on 6 October 1981...
. He was also a member of the National Specialized Councils of production, education and services. In 1974, he became undersecretary Of Planning Minister and kept this until 1975. He was appointed as Governor of the New Valley State in 1976 and then became Governor of the Bani Suef State in 1977 but resigned after just six months.
Minister of Planning
He was appointed as Director of The National Planning Institute in 1977 after resigning from Governor of Bani Suef State. After Hosni MubarakHosni Mubarak
Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak is a former Egyptian politician and military commander. He served as the fourth President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011....
assumed power as President of Egypt in 1981, Ganzouri became Minister of Planning after one year in 1982. In June 1984, he became Minister of International Cooperation
Ministry of International Cooperation (Egypt)
The Ministry of International Cooperation is the ministry in charge of economic cooperation and development between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Arab States, foreign countries, and international and regional organizations. It also aids in economic and social development within Egypt.Its...
. He was also Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister
A deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some counties, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president, but is significantly different, though both...
from November 1986 to January 1996.
First Prime Ministership
On 2 January 1996, Hosni Mubarak appointed Ganzouri as a replacement of Atef SedkiAtef Sedki
Atef Muhammad Naguib Sedki was the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1986 until 1996. He replaced Ali Mahmoud Lutfi on November 10, 1986.-Biography:...
. During his appointment, he and his cabinet operated on a level that didn't happen before in Egypt. In about 4 years or less they declared 387 laws, 57 of those made dramatic changes to Egypt. He started his Prime Ministry with 4 major projects that were supposed to help move Egypt from the valley of the River Nile by developing and reclaiming new lands to live in away from the river nile valley. His speciality in Planning enabled him to make a plan of development for Egypt up to 2017. He improved Egypt's relations with the International Bank
International Bank
International Bank , Limited is a full-service bank based in Liberia. The bank was created when the International Trust Company of Liberia created a commercial banking department in 1960. In 2000 the International Trust Company became the International Bank. It is headquartered in Monrovia....
through the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
by completing the only program ever completed between Egypt and the International bank since 1961. 13 other programs had gone to nowhere back then. The poverty ratio was reduced from 21% to 17%. Sadly all of this was neglected after he was dismissed. He was dismissed as Prime Minister on 5 October 1999.
After Prime Ministership
Some Regime Officials kept saying he didn't make any good to the country, so the 20 year plan vanished while the 4 projects was neglected by the new cabinet. Even though, he has a good reputation between the people of Egypt and that was because of the major changes he had accomplished. The Government made a sum of investigations through the time he was in the Prime Ministry and after about 4 years of his resignation the investigations didn't lead to anything to call him on it. In 2009, A high source within the National Democratic PartyNational Democratic Party (Egypt)
The National Democratic Party , often simply called Al-Ḥizb al-Waṭaniy – the "National Party", was an Egyptian political party. It was founded by President Anwar El Sadat in 1978....
cleared that he was kept under house arrest, which was shocking and not cleared to normal Egyptians.
Support for the 2011 Egyptian revolution
He stayed away from the media for about 11 years of silence till the revolution of Jan 252011 Egyptian revolution
The 2011 Egyptian revolution took place following a popular uprising that began on Tuesday, 25 January 2011 and is still continuing as of November 2011. The uprising was mainly a campaign of non-violent civil resistance, which featured a series of demonstrations, marches, acts of civil...
broke free. He then appeared for the first time right after Hosni Mubarak
Hosni Mubarak
Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak is a former Egyptian politician and military commander. He served as the fourth President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011....
stepping down in a phone call on "Al Haya Al Youm" TV program saying that's a day of a new era in Egypt and that there is nowhere going back from this day.
He then reappeared in "Al Ashera Masa'a" TV program as the first dedicated interview. He started it with condolences and honoring the souls of the shohada' of Jan 25 revolution and talked about some of his roles in the past, saying that he is ready to be judged for whatever actions he planned to take that could have a bad influence on Egypt but before that judge who stopped it and made it away of Egypt's future.
He then made an interview with "Al Masre Al Youm
Almasry Alyoum
Al-Masry Al-Youm is an Egyptian privately owned daily newspaper that was first published in June 2004. It is published in Arabic and has a website in both Arabic and English...
" Journal in a series of three articles included answering more questions and giving more specific answers. He was asked if he would nominate him self for Presidency, but his answer was that he's under the people's demand and he would not give a definite answer.
Possible presidential candidacy
Right after his appearance on TV, pages and groups on FaceBookFacebook
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started supporting him for Presidency. They grouped up and had an official page to the Media afterwords and expected to meet him and discuss his nomination. New Wafd Party
New Wafd Party
The New Wafd Party is a nationalist liberal party in Egypt.It is the extension of one of the oldest and historically most active political parties in Egypt, Wafd Party, which was dismantled after the 1952 Revolution. The New Wafd was re-established in 1983...
sources is said to be thinking of backing him up as their own nominee but till now it's only unsure news, Nevertheless he already has a big sector of people who like him from the old days especially the limited income sector which are a big sector in Egypt's population. He didn't say anything official after the last TV appearance but he had some appearances on the press answering some corruption cases and it's investigations that was made under his Cabinet that he didn't approve on.
Second Prime Ministership
After Essam SharafEssam Sharaf
Essam Abdel-Aziz Sharaf is an Egyptian academic who has been Prime Minister of Egypt since 3 March 2011. He served as Minister of Transportation from 2004 to 2005.-Early life and education:...
resigned as Prime Minister of Egypt on 21 November 2011, Supreme Military Council
Supreme Military Council
Supreme Military Council may refer to:* Supreme Military Council * Supreme Council of the Armed Forces * Supreme Military Council * Supreme Military Council * Supreme Military Council...
ask Ganzouri to form a new coalition government on 24 November. He is said that he will be form his "Solution Government" in early December 2011.
Personal life
Ganzouri is married and has three daughters, two of which are engineers and the other one has a degree in accounting. He was known to be a good football player before and during college. Ping pong and volleyballVolleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
are known to be his hobbies.