Heba Moghaieb is an associate professor of public administration and head of the Industrial Planning and Development Centre at Egypt’s Institute of National Planning, where she conducts research and provides policy recommendations on industrial development. She also leads the regional planning sector at the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, overseeing investment plans across Egypt’s governorates. Moghaieb’s dual roles allow her to integrate academic insight with practical implementation, contributing to local development, governance reform, and strategic planning. Her work supports national efforts to advance balanced regional growth and sustainable economic development.