The former Prime minister of Egypt H.E Dr. Hazem El-Beblawi, praised the work and achievements of the Arab Planing Institute in advancing the cause of Economic Development in the Arab World. H.E excellency visited the Arab Planning Instiute on Nov. 11th, 2014, where he met with Dr. Bader Malallah Director General of API m and several experts at the institute.
Its important to note that H.E Dr. El-Belbkawi who is currently the executive Manager of the IMF was part of API advisory board during the period (1999-2000).