The National Council for Women in Egypt recently organized a workshop on internal review and governance. The event, which targeted employees from various departments, was opened by Counselor Amal Ammar, the head of the council. In her opening speech, Ammar emphasized the importance of establishing good governance principles and enhancing institutional performance. This aligns with the state's efforts to apply governance principles and strengthen the role of internal review within the administrative apparatus.
Counselor Amal Ammar highlighted that governance is a tool for self-reform and continuous development. It supports various departments and helps them perform their tasks efficiently and effectively. According to Ammar, applying governance principles contributes to building a work environment based on transparency, accountability, cooperation, and integration between departments. This, in turn, improves work mechanisms and enhances the management of assets and resources.
The workshop aimed to achieve several outcomes, including raising the institutional awareness of governance principles. It also sought to enhance the understanding of council employees about the nature of the Internal Review and Governance Department's work. Furthermore, the workshop aimed to promote a culture of continuous improvement and institutional commitment. This will contribute to increasing performance efficiency and achieving the council's goals in line with best practices.
Mona Khalil, the general manager of the Internal Review and Governance Department, explained that the workshop targeted council employees from various departments. The goal was to build a shared understanding of the department's work and its role in supporting other departments. This, in turn, will help achieve the best levels of institutional performance.
The workshop covered several key topics, including the concept of governance, its principles, and its importance in the work environment. It also shed light on the definition of internal review, its objectives, and types. Additionally, the workshop highlighted the differences between the Internal Review and Governance Department and other departments with regulatory or administrative specialties.
The National Council for Women in Egypt is committed to promoting women's empowerment and supporting their role in society. The council's efforts to apply governance principles and enhance institutional performance reflect its dedication to achieving these goals. By promoting transparency, accountability, and cooperation, the council aims to create a positive work environment that supports the well-being of its employees.
The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting governance principles and enhancing institutional performance. The participants emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and institutional commitment in achieving the council's goals. The National Council for Women in Egypt will continue to work towards creating a work environment that supports the well-being of its employees and promotes the empowerment of women in Egyptian society.
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- The National Council for Women in Egypt holds a workshop on internal review and governance to promote transparency and accountability.
