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 (Internet Applications, 2004)

Literary works Zatul Redaa' al-Kormozeyy (The Lady in Scarlet - ذات الرداء القرمزي, 2012, Poetry) Yawmyat Kahl Sagheer al-Sen (Diary of a Timeworn Lad - يوميات كهل صغير السن, 2011, Prose) Addahshatul Ola (The First Marvel - الدهشة الأولى, 2008, Poetry)