Egypt’s Minister of Local Development, Manal Awad, announced that the ministry is implementing presidential directives to simplify procedures related to building regulations across various governorates.
The new measures mirror similar simplifications recently made for building permit issuance.
During a press conference, Awad said that the government’s motto for the upcoming period is “Serving the Citizen,” with a focus on simplifying all procedures related to various laws and addressing citizen complaints.
She detailed the ministry’s collaboration with the United Media Services Company on several key projects, including a major media campaign to educate citizens about the new law on building violations and reconciliation. The campaign, scheduled to launch in September, will utilize print, broadcast, and social media platforms to highlight the benefits and facilitation measures of the new law.
The goal is to encourage citizens to submit reconciliation requests within the six-month window provided by the law’s executive regulations.
Awad also provided updates on the presidential initiative “Hayah Karima,” (Decent Life) announcing that a significant number of projects under the first phase have been completed across all governorates. The remaining projects, mainly related to sewage and drinking water infrastructure, require more time due to their complexity.
Awad also announced a recent reshuffle in local administration, which included several appointments of general secretaries and assistant general secretaries. She also announced the completion of interviews for 1,540 applicants for the ministry’s 2023 competition to fill 91 leadership positions in local administration across all governorates, with results to be announced soon.
A new competition for 85 additional leadership positions will also be announced shortly. The ministry is continuously evaluating leadership within local administrations across the governorates.
Awad highlighted the ministry’s ongoing efforts to train local administration staff, particularly those who pass leadership competitions. The training is conducted at the Local Development Training Center in Saqqara and includes various levels of employees.
The ministry also offers scholarships, programs, and training courses abroad in key areas where skill enhancement is crucial, especially in sectors and specialized fields. These courses are organised in cooperation with several friendly countries, including European and Asian nations, notably China, to exchange expertise.
Moreover, the ministry also places great importance on citizen complaints, addressed through the “Your Voice is Heard” initiative, which serves as a communication channel between the ministry and citizens to resolve various complaints quickly.
Source: Daily News Egypt
