Development Research and Technological Planning Centre (DRTPC)

Founded: 1977

Head: Mr. Fawzy El Mahallawy, Director

Address:

P.O. Box: 38, 1221 1 Giza

Giza, Egypt

Telephone: 202-572881 1, 5728532

Facsimile: 202-572881 1, 5728009

Institutional framework:

Non-governmental, National

Working Languages:

Arabic, English

Areas of activity:

Applied science and technology: Agriculture, hydrology, manufacturing and health Humanities and social sciences: Economic planning and housing

Library holdings:

Number of libraries volumes: 2,500

Mission and objectives:

DRTPC is concerned with development issues in Egypt.

Organizational structure:

DRTPC was established as a collaborative research effort by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Cairo

University and carries out research projects involving both universities.

R and D activities/schemes:

DRTPC conducts scientific and technological research related to development objectives in Egypt Principal areas of research interest include: manufacturing, economic planning, water resources, hydrology and agriculture, energy, transportation, urban studies, housing and health care

Meetings, conferences and seminars:

DRTPC offers short courses, workshops, seminars, conferences (including an annual conference) and lectures.

Publications:

Non-recurrent: Findings are published in primary journals and as research reports and conference proceedings.

Recurrent: DRTPC Newsletters (in English and Arabic).

Parent body/affiliations:

DRTPC is an autonomous research unit within Cairo University.

Information sources:

International Research Centers Directory 1994-1995