EITESAL is the largest non-governmental organization representing Egypt's information and communications technology industry. It was formed through the merger of two older NGOs in 2004. EITESAL aims to empower its members, which range from small to large companies, strengthen the ICT industry, and advocate for its interests nationally and internationally. It provides services like training, networking opportunities, and advocacy to its over 300 member companies.

1. EITESAL
In a glimpse

2. Who are we
The Egyptian Information Telecommunications, Electronics &
Software Alliance (EITESAL)
EHITA
founded in 1996 & ESA (
founded in 1997 were merged in 2004 to form
EITESAL the oldest and unique NGO representing the entire
Egyptian ICTE industry.
This merger process was initiated by Mr. Hany Elkolaly….
EITESAL Members range from ultra small to multinationals
EITESAL membership is voluntary, not obligated by law
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3. International Affiliations
EITESAL is a member of the World Information
Technology and Services Alliance WITSA
Founding member of African ICT Alliance AFICTA
Eitesal is a member of the International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC) and participating in the international
initiatives like CSTD ( Committee of Science &
Technology Development)
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4. Society Driven Collaboration
ITIDA is adopting the strategy of empowering the civil
society organizations and building a strong society to
represent the community. Instead of few NGO’s of small
membership pool, a single strong one will be capable of
sustainable management on the long term
Elabs is now in the process of merging with Eitesal by next
January. Then, Eitesal will establish a dedicated group for
e-content
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5. EITESAL is collaborating with three regional NGOs in
Alexandria & Mansoura, and Assuit.
 ASITA in Alexandria
 DELTA in Elmansoura
 Eitesal Assuit
The four entities are collaborating together to form a
single civil society entity capable of sustainable growth
EITESAL board structure is changed to meet the national
entity of EITESAL
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6. Principles of Collaboration
 ASITA members will receive all services that Eitesal is
rendering to its members.
 ASITA will deliver local services as per the request of its
members.
 Yearly business plans will be worked out collaboratively
and presented to ITIDA for approval.
 Eitesal will render services & training to the executive staff
of ASITA.
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7. EITESAL Board
(100% volunteers)
Dr. Hazem El-Tahawy
Chairman
“Electronics”
Assem Wahby
Hossam El-Gamal
“Ultra-Small
&Small Co”
Alaa El-Khishen
Exec. Office Member
“OSP”
Secretary General
“Sys. Integration”
Vice Chairman
“Software”
Dr. Essam
El-Gohary
Ihab Abdullah
Wael Amin
Karim Khorshed
“Alex”
“Software”
“Software”
Tarek Taha
“Mansoura”
Tarek El-Esseily Mahmoud El-Mogy Remon Zakaria
Treasurer
“Electronics”
Alaa Abou
El Seoud
“Telecom”
Exec. Office Member
“Telecom”
“Ultra-Small
&Small Co”
Amr
El-Hariry
Dr. Hosny
Ibrahim
“Training”
“Assiut”

8. Vision & Mission
 Vision
EITESAL to be the main driver leading the development,
promotion and transformation of the Egyptian ICTE industry.
 Mission
EITESAL will help in developing and implementing a
strategy for the evolution of Egypt’s ICTE industry,
improving the business environment for members by
promoting their local and international interests and by
creating a strong and positive synergy among Egyptian
industry stakeholders.
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9. Lines of Action
 Advocacy
 International Reach
 Membership Empowerment
 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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10. Objectives
 Advocacy
Participation in planning of future national projects in the
area of ICTE
Playing an active role in the process of decision making
and policy strategic planning
 International Reach
Encouraging exports and international marketing of
Egyptian products
Create Bilateral relations with similar int’l NGOs
Attending int’l conferences & exhibitions in different
areas of business.
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11.  Membership Empowerment
Focus on SME’s capacity building
Non-conventional, state-of-art executive training
 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Stimulate and facilitate innovation entrepreneurship and
creation of IP in ICTE industry:
Boosting up ICTE industry productivity
Joint technology sessions between Universities & industry
mobile apps development
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12. Management & Governance
EITESAL is run through a flat organizational structure. All
members are involved in the decision making process
through divisions and committees.
Board Membership is limited to 6 years.
Each division/committee has an elected taskforce formed
of Chair, Vice Chair, and up to 3 members.
The Board represents all divisions.
Executive Office Membership is limited to 4 years.
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13. Divisions & Committees
Divisions
Formed on sectorial basis, divisions are setup from member
companies to have an active and influential role in
accomplishing EITESAL's mission and strategic
objectives, each in its line of business.
All member companies' representatives form divisions each in
its own sector; hence, enabling down to earth problem solving.
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14. Divisions Management Objectives:
Decide the services they need from the Association to fulfill
the demands of the members
Providing a platform for cooperation and exchange of
benefits and interests among the member companies.
Enhancing the availability and quality of information needed
by member companies for conducting their business and
endeavor to enhance business environments.
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15. Existing Divisions:
Telecommunications
Electronics
Outsourcing Service Providers (OSP)
Software
System Integration
Training services Providers
Consultancy
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16. Committees
Horizontal representation according to different roles within member
companies to discuss and solve industry issues.
HR Committee Mandate
The Human Resource Managers are dedicated to the service of the HR
profession. The Committee seeks to build awareness of the HR profession
and to provide a stimulating environment to enrich and develop the
organizations through: networking, research and learning opportunities;
monthly training programs demanded from the committee and workshops
addressing critical issues; sharing best HR practices.
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17. Board of Directors
Executive office
Divisions
Strategic Directions
S/W
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S.I
Comm.
OSP
Electronics
1
2
3
4
5
1- Members Empowerment
4- Advocacy
2- International Reach
5- Industry Readiness
3- Innovation & entrepreneurship
Training

18. Membership Growth
380
285
43
58
77
121
172
312
336
224
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Members
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19. Membership Distribution by Divisions
11%
27%
6%
Com.
4%
9%
Electr.
OSP
43%
S/I
S/W
Training
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20. Membership Distribution by size
75 % are SME’s
Large
79
47
(> 100)
Medium
(50-99)
Small
60
(11-49)
165
Ultra small (<10)
*
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Till Present
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21. EITESAL Charter
To guarantee & strengthen relationship and mutual cooperation with all
members; we vow to deliver the following membership package fairly and
transparently:
Divisions are formed to discuss specific issues, problems and
difficulties that need to be advocated within the governmental
agencies.
Being a division member, the member will share his views &
suggestions of EITESAL action plans.
Building Capacity Training Programs (funded or complementary) to
improve the business and technological environment for members
Assisting members in their marketing efforts in circulating their
products/ services to all members via EITESAL portal.
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22. Providing Access to reliable information on EITESAL Portal.
Developing your human resources through EITESAL HR
Committee monthly activities.
Providing professional services that help you cut costs in
consultation through CPS Project
Quality benefits program discounts that are offered by service
providers for EITESAL Members.
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23. Transparency
EITESAL is transparent to the donors and is providing all types
of information considering the requirement.
EITESAL is transparent to the members and is always very
much open to the participants / beneficiaries especially about
information.
EITESAL is also transparent to the Counterpart and partners.
EITESAL will never try to hide any information to the
stakeholders it is working with.
EITESAL is maintaining close touch with Government and
providing all necessary information.
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24. EITESAL Current & Future Role
Education
SME
Multinational
EITESAL
Role
Venture
Capital
Government
Innovation
&
Startups