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Kemet Boutros Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge (KBG) was established in 2018 by a group of prominent figures of culture and diplomacy. We, at KBG, seek to build on the legacy of Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali (1922-2016) and we aim to continue and promote his core beliefs of dialogue, free access to information as well as peace and knowledge with an emphasis on Egyptian heritage and how it is reflected in Egypt's present strategic importance in the heart of the region and in the world at large.
Our mission is derived from our name. Kemet is the fertile land of Egypt, a multi-layered civilization that is as old as time and even as wise. The essence of Kemet lies in the way we have always celebrated our multicultural layers of civilization. This celebration can only be manifested through peace and knowledge:
Peace within the Family, Peace with nature and honouring it and peace within our-selves for acquiring self -knowledge is unlocking the gate to endless possibilities.
Knowledge is our legacy. Our ancestors excelled in art, medicine, science, architecture astronomy, and holistic medicine. Our aim is to revisit such knowledge and safeguard the intangible heritage that is very much alive and in tune with our daily lives. With free flow of knowledge we can build on our legacy.
Our vision rests on the full enjoyment of each human being of his/her cultural rights as guaranteed by International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Egyptian Constitution of 2014. KBG is committed to working with the state to ensure that Egyptians enjoy all cultural rights without discrimination based on age gender, geographic location, religion, financial capacity, or any other ground. Special attention is given to remote areas and most vulnerable groups Kemet Boutros Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge Prizes in 2019
1. Academic Excellence Prize
• Aims to honor academic excellence in the fields of law and political science and further encourage outstanding students to continue their exceptional efforts.
• The prize will be given to the two students with the highest GPA upon graduation 2019 (students ranked first and second) of faculties of Law, and Economics and Political Science at Cairo University, regardless of their specialty.
• The value of the prize is EGP 60,000 to each student.
2.Scientific Excellence Prize in the Fields of General International Law and International Regulation
• Aims to encourage and develop scientific research in Egyptian universities.
• The prize will be given to the two best PhD theses in the fields of General International Law and International Regulation submitted to Egyptian universities in 2017 and 2018.
• The value of the first prize is EGP 100,000 and the second prize is EGP 75,000. The Foundation will print and publish the PhD theses.
• Applicants should submit their PhD theses in PDF format, along with their CVs, and PhD certificates granted by the faculty, to the Foundation’s email boutrosghaliprize@kemetbbg.org. Deadline for submission is 31/8/2019.
• The winning PhD theses will be selected by a specialized scientific committee of university professors appointed by the Foundation’s board members.
3.Scientific Excellence Prize in the Field of African Studies
• Aims to encourage and develop scientific research in Egyptian universities.
• The prize will be given to the two best PhD theses in the field of African studies (Political Science and Regional Regulation in Africa) submitted to Egyptian universities in 2017 and 2018.
• The value of the first prize is EGP 100,000 and the second prize is EGP 75,000. The Foundation will print and publish the PhD theses.
• Applicants should submit their PhD theses in PDF format, along with their CVs, and PhD certificates granted by the faculty, to the Foundation’s email boutrosghaliprize@kemetbbg.org. Deadline for submission is 31/8/2019.
• The winning PhD theses will be selected by a specialized scientific committee of university professors appointed by the Foundation’s board members.
4.Excellence Prize to New Diplomatic Attachés at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Aims to honor new diplomatic attachés studying at the Institute for Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, support them to complete their postgraduate studies, and encourage them to continue their exceptional efforts.
• The prize will be given annually to one of the best attachés, allowing them to receive a master’s degree in the fields of Political Science and International Relations from one of the top universities abroad.
• The value of the prize is $25,000.
5.Outstanding Scientific Contribution Prize in the Field of Peacemaking and Peacekeeping
• Aims to honor outstanding scientific contribution in the field of peacemaking and peacekeeping.
• The prize will be given to the best book published in Arabic, English or French during the past three years; 2016, 2017 and 2018.
• The value of the prize is $10,000 or its equivalent in Egyptian pounds.
• The winner will be selected by a specialized scientific committee appointed by the Foundation’s board members.
6.Achievement Prize in the Fields of Conflict Resolution, Democracy, and Human Rights
• Aims to honor important personalities working in the fields of Conflict Resolution, Democracy, and Human Rights, including those who work in the fields of politics, diplomacy and advocacy.
• The prize will be given to two personalities; an Egyptian or Arab personality and a foreign personality.
• The value of the prize is $10,000 or its equivalent in Egyptian pounds.
• The winners will be selected by a committee appointed by the Foundation’s board members.
The Kemet Boutros Ghali Foundation for Peace and Knowledge aims to promote dialogue, free access to information as well as peace and knowledge with an emphasis on Egyptian heritage and how it is reflected in Egypt's present strategic importance in the heart of the region and in the world at large. KBG is committed to working with the state to ensure that Egyptians enjoy all cultural rights without discrimination based on age gender, geographic location, religion, financial capacity, or any other ground. Special attention is given to remote areas, most vulnerable groups, Egyptian youth and women. We have partnered with many universities, CSOs and International organisations to raise awareness on peace and knowledge.
KBG shares the same mission, vision and values with ALF. We at KBG strongly believe that culture emerges as an essential factor for both sustainable development and lasting peace. In fact, neither equitable progress nor social cohesion is truly possible if culture is left to one side. The road to inclusive social and economic development, environmental sustainability, peace and security is firmly grounded in culture, understood in its spiritual, material, intellectual, and emotional dimensions and encompassing diverse value systems, traditions and beliefs.