Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory Governance Policy

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1. Purpose

To identify local stakeholders and involve them in relevant university decisions.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Policy statement

• The university identifies its local, regional and national stakeholders and engages them through defined channels.
• External stakeholders participate in advisory bodies that inform curricula and development.

4. Procedures

1. Stakeholders (employers, community organisations, government and alumni) are identified and mapped.
2. Industry and community Advisory Boards include external members and meet during the year to advise on curricula and strategy.
3. Stakeholder input is recorded and considered in relevant decisions.

5. Roles and responsibilities

• Faculties — convene Advisory Boards.
• University leadership — maps stakeholders and considers their input.

6. Related policies

• Student Representation and Governance Policy
• Education for Sustainable Development Policy

7. Legal and cultural alignment

Reflects the university's role in its New Cairo community and Egypt's development priorities.

8. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2020/2021

• 2020 — the University applied it through its role as academic sponsor of the 2030 Green Cities strategic forum.

Academic year 2021/2022

• 2021 — the University applied it through its Student Union elections held by electronic voting.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• November 2024 — the University applied it through the showcase of results with the Amaken Association at the UN-Habitat event on sustainable urban development.

Academic year 2025/2026

• September 2025 — the University applied it through the renewal of its strategic partnership with University College Cork in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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