Noha El-Mikawy

Noha El-Mikawy is a Professor of Practice and Dean at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at The American University in Cairo (AUC). With a PhD in Comparative Politics from UCLA, she combines academic expertise with three decades of professional experience in policy advising, institutional development, and international partnerships. Her career spans leadership roles at the Ford Foundation, UNDP, and academic positions across global universities.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Political Science, AUC
  • Master's in Comparative Politics and International Relations, UCLA
  • PhD in Comparative Politics, UCLA

Her research focuses on governance, institutional reform, and development studies in the Arab region, informed by her publications with AUC Press and Oxford/Cambridge University Press. She has spearheaded university collaborations across the Middle East, North Africa, and international institutions, alongside contributions to policy frameworks via UNDP programs.

El-Mikawy serves on the governing board of the Swedish International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI), as well as the advisory board of the Swedish Dialogue Institute. Her work bridges academia and strategic grant-making, with a focus on institutional support for universities and think tanks in the Arab world.