AI Meets Public Policy: Tackling Higher Education Challenges in Egypt

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https://doi.org/10.61186/johepal.6.1.128

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Laila El Baradei Ashraf Abdel Wahab Passant E. Moustafa Nashwa Salem

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Research Article

Publication Title

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies

Publication Date

3-1-2025

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10.61186/johepal.6.1.128

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to propose a blended approach of utilizing AI in policymaking. The authors rely on AI to identify main policy issues/challenges facing higher education in Egypt, and to generate policy alternatives for each of those challenges. Next, the authors devise a survey instrument targeting a purposive non-random sample of academics in Egyptian universities to assess the AI policy alternatives generated. Predetermined assessment criteria were given to the human experts that covered the degree of perceived effectiveness, novelty, political acceptability, administrative feasibility, and fundability of the AI generated policy alternative solutions. Findings showed that the highest-ranked policy alternative solutions were encouraging joint research initiatives with international partners, integrating modern technology into education, increasing student and academics exchange programs, and expanding access to online learning platforms. The authors recommend this blended approach, of AI generated policy alternatives assessed by human experts, for optimal context specific policy making.

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128

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150

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