A member of the Presidential Leadership Council met with the Minister of Local Administration to support local authority empowerment and decentralization.

Meeting Focuses on Local Governance and Development

On Thursday, Abdulrahman Al-Mahrimi, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council, met with Dr. Badr Basalama, the Minister of Local Administration. The discussion centered on the ministry’s current status, its operational progress, and plans to enhance the performance of local authorities. The goal is to improve service delivery to citizens through effective coordination with the government.

Challenges and Decentralization Efforts

During the meeting, Al-Mahrimi listened to Basalama outline the key challenges facing the ministry and local authorities. They discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative and financial decentralization and to activate the Local Authority Law. Additionally, they reviewed plans aimed at improving institutional performance and expanding the powers of local authorities. This expansion will enable them to effectively carry out their service and development responsibilities.

Outcomes of Recent Partnership Conference

Minister Basalama also presented the results of a recent conference focused on partnership and integration between the government and local authorities. The final statement from the conference included recommendations emphasizing the constitution and the Local Authority Law as fundamental references for organizing relationships between central and local authorities. The recommendations aimed to enhance development, improve services, implement financial and economic reforms, and delegate necessary powers to provincial ministry offices. These steps are crucial for establishing decentralized governance and improving institutional performance.

Importance of Local Governance Development

Al-Mahrimi stressed the importance of developing the local administration system. He emphasized that empowering local authorities to exercise their legal responsibilities is essential for improving services and fostering development. He called for translating the conference outcomes into actionable steps in coordination with the government. Furthermore, he highlighted the need for enhanced coordination and integration among various state institutions to serve the public interest.

Commitment to Supporting Local Administration

Al-Mahrimi reaffirmed his support for the Ministry of Local Administration. He expressed his commitment to overcoming the challenges the ministry faces, which will contribute to improving institutional performance and enhancing the roles of both the government and local authorities in managing development and improving services.

This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen local governance and ensure that citizens receive the services they need.

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