The Women on Boards Observatory was founded in 2017 by a consortium initiated by the American University in Cairo, School of Business. The Women on Boards Observatory is recognized as a specialized observatory within the framework of the National Council for Women, Egyptian Women Observatory and advocates for the presence of 30% women on boards in Egypt by 2030. Partners of the Women on Boards Observatory represent a unique partnership, bringing together government, business associations, research institutions, international organizations and non-government organizations.