The article explores the role of integrative public policy on delivering sustainable development by assessing the performance public mega projects. Research methods use a literature review analysis on previous articles, policy and country briefs, and theory to discuss integrative public policy in a sustainable development context. The article engages in a case study analysis on Egypt’s Hayah Karimah (Decent Life) Initiative launched in 2019 to improve the standard of living for the neediest social groups, villages in specific; the objective is to compare how and why the evaluation of public policy could be embedded within country mega projects to sustain development. The article proposes answers to the following research questions: How is integrative public policy translated through country mega projects support to sustainable development? How could policymakers ensure sustainability mobility in mega projects, considering Hayah Karima, as an example? What indicators are used to measure the effectiveness of public policy on embedding sustainable development in mega projects? The hypothesis emphasizes that mega project performance is dependent upon integrative public policy, collective affective conditions, and sustainable development mobilization techniques. Findings propose a set of indicators, assessment tools, and a strategic management criterion, to evaluate how effective the Hayah Karimah initiative is and to consider it a reflection of Egyptian public policy on sustainable development. Lessons learned are extracted from Egypt’s experience.

Authors:
Noura Eissa, Future University in Egypt, Egypt
Salwa Thabet Mekky, Future University in Egypt, Egypt

About the Presenter(s)
Noura Eissa is an Associate Professor of Economics, at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Future University in Egypt FUE. Areas of research interest include development economics and sustainability.
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/noura-eissa-7b06b1183
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Noura-Eissa-3
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=w2h_itMAAAAJ&hl=en

Salwa Mekky is a Professor of Public Administration and Director of International Affairs, Future University in Egypt (FUE). Research Interests: Public Policy, Public Administration, Civic Education, Governance. Current Project: Education Policies
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salwa-thabet-mekky-55a0263b/?originalSubdomain=eg

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