Cabinet reshuffles during Mostafa Madbouly's term as Egypt's Prime Minister

CAIRO  - 3 June 2024: On June 7, 2018, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly took on the task of forming Egypt's 124th cabinet. 

 

The Cabinet was officially inaugurated on June 14, 2018, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sherif Ismail's government, which occurred on June 5, 2018. 

 

Initially, Madbouly included 20 ministers from Ismail's government in his cabinet formation.

Since its inauguration, Madbouly's cabinet has undergone four constitutional amendments, resulting in changes within the ministry. 

 

In August 2018, a cabinet reshuffle aimed to strengthen the government's focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development. 

 

Key changes included new appointments in the Finance Ministry, Health Ministry, Trade and Industry Ministry, Agriculture Ministry, Environment Ministry, Communications and Information Technology Ministry, Youth and Sports Ministry, Civil Aviation Ministry, and Local Development Ministry. 

 

This reshuffle aimed to ensure continuity, stability, and the placement of experienced technocrats in crucial positions to drive economic policies aligned with Egypt's IMF-backed economic reform program.

 

In March 2019, a minor reshuffle focused on optimizing performance in specific ministries to address emerging challenges in tourism and education. 

 

Changes were made in the Tourism Ministry, International Cooperation Ministry, and the Education Ministry's deputy ministers to support educational reforms aimed at modernizing Egypt's schooling system.

 

A significant reshuffle occurred in December 2019, reflecting a strategic shift towards enhancing governance and accelerating economic reform.

 

 Notable changes took place in the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Ministry of Local Development, and Ministry of Manpower. 

 

This reshuffle demonstrated the government's commitment to improving local governance, efficiency in the agricultural sector, and labor market reforms.

 

The most recent major reshuffle took place in August 2022, involving 13 ministries. Key changes occurred in the Ministry of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ministry of Local Development, Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Military Production, and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. 

 

This reshuffle aimed to adapt to new economic realities, improve public sector performance, and address urgent challenges related to water management, education, and health.

 

Throughout his tenure, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has used cabinet reshuffles strategically to align his administration with the evolving needs of Egypt. 

 

These changes reflect continuous efforts to enhance governance, boost economic growth, and address social challenges. 

 

As Egypt faces complex domestic and international landscapes, these strategic adjustments in leadership play a crucial role in maintaining stability and fostering development.