Egypt’s Ministry of Finance Mourns the Passing of Former Minister Dr. Samir Radwan at 84
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance issued an official statement mourning the death of Dr. Samir Radwan, the former Minister of Finance, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.
The Ministry expressed its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the late minister, highlighting his legacy as one of the Arab world's most prominent economic experts specializing in development and employment policies. According to reports from family and close associates, Dr. Radwan passed away suddenly while visiting Switzerland.
A Legacy in Economics and Public Service
Dr. Samir Radwan leaves behind a distinguished career that spanned academia, international organizations, and the highest levels of government. He was thrust into the public spotlight during a highly sensitive period in Egypt's history, taking the helm of the Ministry of Finance in the immediate aftermath of the January 25, 2011 Revolution, serving in the transitional governments of Prime Ministers Ahmed Shafik and Essam Sharaf.
The table below highlights key milestones in Dr. Radwan’s extensive career:
Career Milestone / AchievementDetails
Academic BackgroundGraduated from Cairo University's Faculty of Economics and Political Science (1963). Holds a Master's (1967) and a Ph.D. in Economics (1973) from the University of London.
International RolesServed for 30 years at the International Labour Organization (ILO) as an advisor to the Director-General on development policies and the Arab region.
Minister of FinanceManaged Egypt's state budget and economic files during the transitional period following the 2011 revolution (January - July 2011).
Research & LeadershipServed as the Executive Director of the Economic Research Forum (ERF) for Arab countries, Iran, and Turkey.
His tenure as Finance Minister was marked by efforts to navigate severe economic uncertainty, budget pressures, and employment challenges during a volatile political transition. Throughout his life, Dr. Radwan remained a highly respected voice in economic research, particularly focusing on poverty alleviation, labor markets, and sustainable development policies.