Walaa Mohamed Mahrous
19, Bebawee Barsoum St., Al-Sharabya, Cairo, Egypt
Phone: (+202)-
22342129
Mobile: 01018172729
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Marital status: Single.
• Nationality: Egyptian.
• Date of Birth: 08/11/1982.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity whereby I can develop my academic and research
skills. Also I am looking for a chance whereby I can gain more knowledge
and experience for self-development.
JOB EXPERIENCE
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October 2016 - September 2017, Secretary of the "Board of Staff" Monthly
Meeting, Department of Economics and Political Science, Institute of African
Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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June 2016 - Present, Member, Central Control for Exams and Results,
Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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September 2015 - Present, Academic Tutor, Department of Economics and
Political Science, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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September 2014 - Present, Member, the Board of International Trainers,
Faculty and Leadership Development Centre (FLDC), Cairo University.
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September 2014 - Present, Professional Trainer, FLDC, Cairo University.
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April 2015 - April 2016, International Business Driving License (IBDL)
Certified Trainer, FLDC, Cairo University.
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April 2014 - Present, Lecturer of Economics, Department of Economics and
Political Science, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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March 2012 - Present, Member, Egyptian Society of Political Economy,
Statistics and Legislation (ESPESL), Cairo.
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March 2008 - Present, Member, Quality Assurance Unit, Institute of African
Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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September 2006 - April 2014, Assistant Lecturer of Economics, Department
of Economics and Political Science, Institute of African Research and Studies,
Cairo University.
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01/10/2004 till 31/08/2006, Economic Researcher, Economic Analysis Sector,
Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), the Egyptian Cabinet,
Cairo.
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01/09/2004 till 30/09/2004, Co-Teacher for 3rd Primary, New Ramses College,
Cairo.
EDUCATION
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2011-2014, A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Ph.D. in
African Economics, "Using DSGE Models for Economic Policy Analysis in
African Countries: A Case Study of Monetary Policy in Tanzania",
Department of Economics and Political Science, Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
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2010-2011, completed pre-requisite courses for the Ph. D. in African
Economics with excellent grade, Department of Economics and Political
Science, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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2008-2010, A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master
degree in African Economics, "Determinants and Impacts of Foreign
Direct Investment in Ghana", Department of Economics and Political
Science, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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2007-2008, completed pre-requisite courses for the Master degree in African
Economics with excellent grade, Department of Economics and Political
Science, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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2006-2007, completed a diploma in African Studies with excellent grade,
Department of Economics and Political Science, Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
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2005-2006, completed pre-requisite courses for the Master degree in
Economics with very good grade, Department of Economics, Faculty of
Economics and Political Science, Cairo University.
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2003-2004, Bachelor of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science,
Cairo University.
Major: Economics (English Section).
Minor: Statistics.
* Overall grade: very good with honor degree (89%), ranked the 2nd for the
Economics English Section.
* Graduation Research: "The Role of Non-Petroleum Exports in Saudi Arabia
Economic Growth", grade: very good.
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2000, General Secondary Education Certificate, Literary Section, Ramses
College for Girls (ex. American College for Girls), Cairo.
Grade: 97.3%.
RESEARCH PROGRESS
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June 2018, an article " Dynamic Impacts of Climate Change on Cereal Yield
in Egypt: An ARDL Model", Journal of Economic and Financial Research,
Volume 5, Issue 1, Larbi Ben M'hidi University, Algeria.
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November 2017, an article "Economic Determinants of Greenhouse Gases in
Ethiopia: Bounds Testing Approach", African Journal of Economic Review,
Volume V, Issue 3, The Open University of Tanzania, Dar Es Salam, Tanzania.
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April 2017, a book "Using DSGE Models for Economic Policy Analysis in
African Countries: A Case Study of Monetary Policy in Tanzania", Noor
Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany.
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December
2016, a working paper "Dynamic Impacts of Changes in
Government Spending on Economic Growth in Kenya: A Structural VAR
Analysis", presented at the 51st Annual Conference for Institute of Statistical
Studies and Research, Cairo, Egypt.
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June 2016, an article "Private Investment in Renewable Energy Sector in
Africa: An Economic Analysis", published in Journal of African Studies
Review, Issue 40, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo, Egypt.
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May 2016, a working paper " Private Investment in Renewable Energy Sector
in Africa: An Economic Analysis", presented at the International Conference
for Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo, Egypt.
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December
2013, a working paper "Using Dynamic Stochastic General
Equilibrium Models for Monetary Policy Analysis with Application to
Tanzania", presented at the 48th Annual Conference for Institute of Statistical
Studies and Research, Cairo, Egypt.
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September 2008, issued an article on "Economic Community of Central
African States (ECCAS): Activities and Decisions 2007-2008", in the African
Strategic Report 2007-2008, Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo
University.
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September 2007, issued an article on "External Sector Performance for
African Economies 2004-2005", in the African Strategic Report 2006-2007,
Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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April 2005-August 2006, participated in issuing weekly bulletin "Economic
Trends", Economic Analysis Sector, IDSC, the Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo.
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August 2006, participated in writing a working paper "Targeting the Poor in
Egypt: A ROC Approach", presented at the 13th Annual Conference of
Economic Research Forum (ERF), Kuwait.
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❖ July-August 2006, participated in translating a working paper "Determinants of
Early Retirement in Egypt" from English to Arabic, Economic Analysis
Sector, IDSC, the Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo.
❖ September-October 2005, participated in revising and refining "Social Contract
Survey-Egypt 2005 Database", Economic Analysis Sector, IDSC, the Egyptian
Cabinet, Cairo.
❖ August 2005, participated in writing a working paper "Social Contract Survey-
Egypt 2005: Composing Wealth Index by Using Preliminary Database",
Economic Analysis Sector, IDSC, the Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo.
❖ October 2004-July 2005, participated in writing a working paper "Literature
Review to the Most Significant Macro Studies Applied to the Egyptian
Economy 1971-2004", Economic Analysis Sector, Information and Decision
Support Center (IDSC), the Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo.
❖ October-December 2003, conducted a research on "Foreign Direct Investment in
Egypt", Supervisor: Dr. Heba Al Sadik, Grade: Excellent.
❖ February-April 2002, conducted a research on "Money Laundry and the Case of
Egypt", Supervisor: Dr. Mahmoud Mohie El Deen, Grade: Excellent.
Given Courses
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September 2017-January 2018, Lecturer, "Banking Sector, Monetary Policy,
and Financial Markets in African Economies", Institute of African Studies and
Nile Basin Countries, Aswan University.
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September 2017-January 2018, Lecturer, "Banking Sector, Monetary Policy,
and Financial Markets in African Economies", Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
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September 2016-January 2017, Lecturer, "Banking Sector, Monetary Policy,
and Financial Markets in African Economies", Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
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February - June 2016, Lecturer, "Applications of Mathematical Economics to
African Economies", Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo
University.
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September 2015-January 2016, Lecturer, "Banking Sector, Monetary Policy,
and Financial Markets in African Economies", Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
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August- September 2015, Professional Trainer, “ Course of Humane”, “Child
University” Scholarships, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
(ASRT) in co-operation with Cairo University, FLDC, Cairo University.
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May- June 2015, Professional Trainer, “Self-learning and Assessment Course”,
Scientists for Next Generation (SNG) Scholarships, Academy of Scientific
Research and Technology (ASRT), FLDC, Cairo University.
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February - June 2015, Lecturer, "Applications of Mathematical Economics to
African Economies", Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo
University.
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September 2014-January 2015, Lecturer, "Applications of Econometrics to
African Economies", Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo
University.
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September 2014-January 2015, Lecturer, "Banking Sector, Monetary Policy,
and Financial Markets in African Economies", Institute of African Research
and Studies, Cairo University.
Attended Courses
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Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Kairo Akademie, Zamalek, Cairo.
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DAAD Kairo Akademie, Cairo University, Giza.
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November-December 2016, attending a course of "Business English" (Upper
Intermediate Level) and passing it with A grade, British Council, Al Agouza,
Cairo.
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July-September 2016, attending a course of "Communicate with Confidence"
(Advanced Level) and passing it with B grade, British Council, Al Agouza,
Cairo.
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April 2015, attending International Business Driving License (IBDL) Certified
Trainer Program, Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Cairo
University.
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September
2014, attending
“Professional Trainer Course”, Faculty and
Leadership Development Center, Cairo University, Giza.
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July-August 2006, attending a course of French language (5th Level) and passing
it with excellent grade, Centre Français de Culture et de Coopération, Al
Mounira, Cairo.
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7-11/5/2006, Analysis of Unemployment and Labor's Market Information, Arab
Planning Institute-Kuwait, Cairo.
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28/1-1/2/2006, General Equilibrium Models: An Introduction, Arab Planning
Institute-Kuwait, Kuwait.
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July-August 2005, attending an introduction course to SPSS, IDSC, the Cabinet,
Cairo.
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SPECIAL SKILLS
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Language Skills:
▪ Arabic: Mother Tongue, English: Fluent (TOEFL iBT score:
93), French: Fair.
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Computer Skills:
▪ Very good command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
▪ Good typing skills in both Arabic and English.
▪ Skills in E-views & Matlab.
▪ Very good skills in Internet searching and navigating.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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June 2007 - Present, Organizer, Program for African Training and Capacity
Building (PATCAB), Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo
University.
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May 2016, Organizer, International Conference on "Africa: New Perspectives",
Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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May 2010, Organizer, International Conference on "Prospects for Cooperation
and Integration among the Nile Basin States: Opportunities and Challenges",
Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University.
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April 2010, Organizer, Symposium on "Egypt, Keeping Peace, and Security in
Africa", Institute of African Research and Studies in cooperation with Cairo
Regional Center for Training, Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping in Africa,
Cairo University.
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January 2010, attending Workshop on "Using Moodle in E-learning", Cairo
University, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Engineering Department, Cairo
University E-learning Center (CUELC).
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April 2009, attending Seminar on "Global Economic Crisis: New Concepts",
given by Professor Samir Amin, Institute of African Research and Studies,
Cairo University.
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December 2008, Organizer, Workshop on "The Role of Arab and African
Women Facing the World Food Crisis: Challenges and Solutions", Institute of
African Research and Studies in cooperation with African Union Permanent
Delegation to the League of Arab States, Cairo University.
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June 2004, Organizer, "9th Employment Fair", Faculty of Economics and
Political Science, Cairo University.
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June 2003, Organizer, "8th Employment Fair", Faculty of Economics and
Political Science, Cairo University.
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February-April 2003, participated as a delegate (investor), "6th Model Egyptian
Stock Exchange", Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo
University.
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November 2002-March 2003, participated as a delegate of "Council of
American Islamic Relations (CAIR)","7th Model United Nations and League of
Arab States ", Faculty of Economics & Political Science, Cairo University.
AWARDS RECEIVED
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April 2015, awarded a certificate for the active participation and successful
fulfillment of the IBDL Certified Trainer Program, endorsed by IBDL
Foundation in co-operation with Management Development Institute-Missouri
State University and FLDC, Cairo University.
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September 2014, awarded a certificate for the active participation and successful
fulfillment of the Professional Trainer Program, endorsed by Management
Development Institute-Missouri State University and FLDC, Cairo University.
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October 2008, awarded a certificate of appreciation from Cairo University Staff
Club for being an ideal assistant lecturer at the Institute of African Research and
Studies, Cairo.
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August 2004, awarded a certificate of merit for being a good participant in the
training of "Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies", Cairo.
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April 2004, awarded a certificate of merit for ranking the first in the third grade,
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo
University.
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September 2003, awarded a certificate of merit for being a good trainee,
"International Agreement Advisory", "Ministry of Industry", Cairo.
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April 2003, awarded a certificate of merit for active participation, "6th Model
Egyptian Stock Exchange", Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo
University.
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October 2000, awarded a certificate of merit for ranking the third in Literary
Section, Ramses College for Girls, Cairo.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
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8/8/2004-24/8/2004, Trainee, Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, Cairo.
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August-September
2003, Trainee, Advisory of International Agreement
Department, Ministry of Industry, Cairo.
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August-September 2001, Trainee, Dealing Room Department, Bank Misr,
Mohamed Fared Branch, Cairo.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
o Organizing events.
o Reading.
o Participating in charitable events and civil community service.
o Writing my diary.
o Pets’ Caring.
REFERENCES furnished upon request.
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