Eng. Randa El-Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, held an expanded meeting to review the implementation status of the first phase of the presidential initiative “Decent Life” to develop Egyptian rural villages.
The meeting covered projects within the Ministry’s scope of work in drinking water, sanitation, and service facilities. It was attended by Eng. Ahmed Omran, Deputy Minister of Housing for Utilities; several Ministry officials; heads of affiliated entities; representatives of implementing companies; and Dar Al-Handasah, the project consultant.
At the beginning of the meeting, Eng. Randa El-Menshawy emphasized that the presidential “Decent Life” initiative is a key pillar in achieving integrated and sustainable development in rural Egypt. The initiative aims to develop infrastructure and improve the basic services provided to citizens, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
She stressed the importance of intensifying efforts and accelerating work to complete ongoing projects and bring them into service as soon as possible, in accordance with the directives of the political leadership.
The meeting reviewed the implementation status of drinking water, sanitation, and service facility projects underway under the initiative’s first phase. It also examined the completion rates across various projects and monitored work progress at construction sites.
In this regard, the minister directed officials to strengthen field monitoring and prepare accurate, regular reports reflecting the actual implementation status. These measures will support faster decision-making and help address any developments or challenges that could affect project progress.
The Minister of Housing also stressed the need to meet the established project completion schedules while applying the highest quality standards throughout implementation. This will ensure that residents of the targeted villages receive the intended benefits of these projects.
She further directed officials to intensify work at project sites, promptly resolve any obstacles, and strengthen coordination among all relevant entities and implementing companies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Eng. Randa El-Menshawy reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to mobilizing its resources and providing the necessary support to complete the initiative’s projects.
She noted that the priority is to complete the projects quickly and ensure that their benefits are realized on the ground. These efforts will support the state’s plans to improve basic services and enhance living conditions for residents of Egyptian rural villages.