Career timeline

From a First Class degree at the University of Khartoum in 1974 to leadership of the Cognisance Centre: the milestones of a career in economics, education, and development.

Professor El Shibly's career spans university teaching and leadership, senior positions in Arab development institutions, corporate governance, and independent policy research.

  1. 1974B.Sc. in Economics, University of KhartoumEducation

    Graduated with First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.

  2. 1977M.A. in Economics, University of ManchesterEducation

    Earned Master's degree in Economics from the University of Manchester, England.

  3. 1980Ph.D. in Economics, University of KentEducation

    Completed doctoral studies in Economics at the University of Kent, UK, focusing on economic development in Africa.

  4. 1980-1984Lecturer, University of KhartoumAcademic

    Began academic career at the University of Khartoum's Department of Economics, teaching courses on macroeconomics and development theory.

  5. 1983Certificate of International Tax Program, Harvard Law SchoolEducation

    Advanced training in international taxation and financial systems at Harvard Law School.

  6. 1983Master's Degree in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy SchoolEducation

    Furthered education with a Master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on public policy and administration.

  7. 1986-1990Senior Economist, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)Professional

    Joined BADEA as a Senior Economist, working on economic cooperation between Arab and African nations.

  8. 1990-1995Director, Food Security and Agricultural Integration Department, AOADProfessional

    Led the Food Security and Agricultural Integration Department at the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, developing strategies for sustainable food security in Arab regions.

  9. 1995-2000Director, International Cooperation Department, AOADProfessional

    Directed international cooperation initiatives at the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, fostering partnerships with global institutions.

  10. 2009-2014Principal, University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST)Academic

    Provided leadership as Principal of UMST, overseeing academic development and institutional growth.

  11. 2012-PresentDeputy Chairman & Member, Board of Directors, Al Baraka Bank SudanProfessional

    Serving as Deputy Chairman and Board Member at Al Baraka Bank Sudan, contributing to financial policy and institutional governance.

  12. 2012Award-winning Research on Afro-Arab Food SecurityAward

    Received first prize from BADEA for groundbreaking study "Arab-African Food Security – Present and Future Prospects."

  13. 2014-2016Vice Chancellor, Omdurman Ahlia UniversityAcademic

    Led Omdurman Ahlia University as Vice Chancellor, driving excellence in higher education and research.

  14. 2017-PresentExecutive Director, Mamoun Behairy CentreProfessional

    Serving as Executive Director of the Mamoun Behairy Centre for Economic and Social Studies and Research in Africa, leading research initiatives and policy development.