Amr Sobhy
Amr Sobhy is an Egyptian information activist, social and tech entrepreneur, published author and poet. He is best known as co-creator of MorsiMeter; a digital initiative and online platform to document and monitor the performance of Egyptian President, Mohamed Morsi, which has attracted a wide global attention. The initiative modeled after Obameter is considered to be the first in Egypt and the Middle East to hold a president accountable for his promises. His work gave rise to other political promise trackers including Iran's Rouhani Meter and Canada's TrudeauMeter.
Awards
- 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2017.
- Forbes 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2017
- Nominated for Data Journalism Award 2016 by Global Editors Network for Open Data category.
- World Summit Awards 2012
- Mastercard Foundation Anzisha Fellowship 2011
- World Summit Awards 2011
- Egypt's Award for Child Literature
Literary works
Zatul Redaa' al-Kormozeyy Yawmyat Kahl Sagheer al-Sen- ''Addahshatul Ola ''