Minister of Local Development Dr Hesham el-Sherif stated in a press conference on Tuesday that Egypt is currently not yet ready for municipal council elections even after House of Representatives will pass law of local administration because the country is not prepared for the implementation of a decentralized system.
Sherif added that decentralization requires an agreement on a new administrative system which Egyptian governorates will be able to implement.
The Ministry of Local Administration aims to form a new administrative system that focuses on providing quick and modern services that would eliminate corruption and manipulation.
Sherif pointed out that Egypt needs discipline, financial control and rational governance to found a strong and modern country.
Meanwhile, 1307 employees are doing exams in Nasser Military Academy to occupy 68 leading jobs in the government. “The Ministry of Local Administration sets a transparent and fair competition system to appoint new and brilliant leadership.”
The exams, which started on Sunday, include tests on leadership skills, behavioral and psychological personality traits, economic and social development, development strategy, local development and administration, English language, information system, national security, and oral tests.
Sherif suggested that the employees who will pass the exams will participate in an eight-week training program on local administration and development and conduct a development graduation project in any of the Egyptian governorates for four weeks.
Sherif added that selection committee for leadership positions will announce the results of the exams in a public conference.
Edited Translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
