Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer

Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, GCB, OM, GCMG, KCSI, CIE, PC, FRS (February 26, 1841 – January 29, 1917) is a British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator.

He is British controller-general in Egypt during 1879, part of the international Control that oversees Egyptian finances after the 1876 Egyptian bankruptcy.

He later becomes the agent and consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907 during the British occupation prompted by the 'Urabi revolt.

This position gives Baring de facto control over Egyptian finances and governance.

Baring's programs lead to limited economic development in Egypt in certain areas, but deepen its dependence on cash crops and structural underdevelopment, as well as regresses many of its social developments (such as the state school system).

His policies are considered to be representative of colonial "white man's burden" attitudes.