Sara Yousri Afify

Strategic Senior Economic Analyst & Policy Advisor with 16+ years of experience driving investment climate reforms, macroeconomic research, and high-level negotiations with international financial institutions. Proven track record in foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy, business climate enhancement, and policy development for Egypt’s investment ecosystem. Skilled in advising government leaders, multilateral organizations, and private sector investors on regulatory frameworks, economic reforms, and strategic development initiatives. Highly experienced in stakeholder engagement with the World Bank Group, IMF, OECD, and regional development banks, leading projects that improved Egypt’s Doing Business (B-Ready) ranking and investment policies. Holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a research focus on foreign investment feasibility and incentive policies. Recognized for analytical rigor, negotiation excellence, and cross-cultural communication in complex, high-stakes environments.

• Led national investment climate reform initiatives, directly contributing to Egypt’s improved World Bank Doing Business ranking.
• Contributed to the formulation and implementation of Egypt’s National Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy, aligning investment priorities with national economic goals and international best practices. Conducted sectoral analyses, designed incentive frameworks, and collaborated with ministries, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations, resulting in improved investor confidence and measurable growth in targeted FDI inflows.
• Negotiated fiscal reform measures with IMF & World Bank, shaping policies that enhanced Egypt’s macroeconomic stability.
• Managed World Bank-financed project improving investment access, regulatory efficiency, and governance frameworks.
• Developed FDI monitoring frameworks, enabling data-driven investment strategies used by the Egyptian Cabinet.
• Organized high-level conferences & workshops with World Bank & IFC, positioning Egypt as a key investment hub in MENA.
• Authored economic policy papers adopted by ministerial committees for foreign investment facilitation and national economic planning.