The Egyptian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, has approved several key decisions aimed at promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. One of the major decisions is the formation of the National High Committee for Integrated Coastal Management in the Mediterranean Sea. This committee, chaired by the Prime Minister or his representative, will be responsible for developing strategies and plans for the sustainable development of coastal areas.
The National High Committee will comprise ministers concerned with coastal management, with the Minister of Local Development and Environment serving as the committee's secretary. The committee's tasks include setting rules for its operations, defining roles and responsibilities for each ministry, and approving national strategies and development plans for coastal areas. The committee will also be responsible for ensuring the integration of state plans and achieving the best coordination between development activities in coastal areas.
The committee has been tasked with adopting proposals submitted by local committees in coastal governorates after review by the committee's technical secretariat. It will also be responsible for resolving disputes over competencies in coastal areas and providing opinions on Egypt's accession to international and regional agreements related to coastal protection. The committee's decisions will be final and binding on administrative bodies.
A technical secretariat, chaired by the Executive President of the Environmental Affairs Agency, will be established to support the National High Committee. The secretariat will comprise representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, including the Lake and Fish Wealth Protection and Development Agency and the Waste Management Regulatory Agency. The secretariat will be responsible for reviewing and following up on plans submitted by local committees and integrating them into the national coastal management plan.
Local committees for integrated coastal management have been established in coastal governorates, including Matruh, Alexandria, and North Sinai. These committees, chaired by the governor, will be responsible for preparing executive plans and development strategies for coastal areas in their respective governorates. They will also be tasked with monitoring and evaluating current plans and preparing periodic reports.
The Cabinet has also approved a number of development projects, including a project to develop and upgrade the dental hospital at Cairo University. The project aims to improve the quality of dental care services and enhance the university's educational and research capabilities. Additionally, the Cabinet has approved requests from several agencies to enter into contracts under the provisions of Law No. 182 of 2018 on public procurement.
The approved projects also include the construction of a new building for the Faculty of Computer Science and Information at Arish University, aimed at promoting technological education and digital transformation in North Sinai. Furthermore, the Cabinet has approved a project to establish a regional branch of the Consumer Protection Agency in Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, to enhance consumer protection and improve the quality of government services.
Key points
- The Egyptian Cabinet has approved the formation of the National High Committee for Integrated Coastal Management in the Mediterranean Sea to develop strategies and plans for sustainable coastal development.
