Dr. Ibrahim F. I. Shihata (1937–2001) was an expert on international development and the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the World Bank from 1983 to 2000.
He originally planned to continue his education in the United States, but then received an offer from the Conseil d’Etat to work as a legal advisor in the Ministry of Health.
During his tenure, a senior official fell ill, and recommended Ibrahim Shihata take his place in drafting the constitution of the United Arab Republics.
[2] Upon completion of his PhD, Dr. Shihata returned to Egypt to teach at Ain Shams University at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
[4] In 1983, Dr Shihata was appointed as Senior Vice President & General Counsel for the World Bank and Secretary-General of the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
He made a significant contribution to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) a joint program with the United Nations that promoted environmentally friendly development.