Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hany Sewilam, met with Hatem Nabil, head of the Central Agency for Organisation and Administration, to discuss institutional reforms and address staffing shortages at the ministry, according to an official statement.
On Monday, Minister Hany Sewilam emphasized the importance of governance and institutional development to improve performance, speed up decision-making, and boost decentralization and transparency. He highlighted that governance forms a core pillar of Egypt's "Water System 2.0" reform program. The ministry seeks to attract the most qualified staff to support major projects and tackle challenges in the water sector.
For his part, Hatem Nabil stated that the agency backs the ministry's institutional efforts by reviewing and updating organizational structures to clarify mandates, enhance efficiency, and optimize human resources in accordance with civil service laws. Coordination is underway to evaluate mechanisms for filling technical staffing gaps based on real needs, prioritizing highly skilled personnel to sustain the ministry's plans and national projects.
The talks covered proposals to modernize the ministry's administrative framework, fill technical and craft roles in the Mechanical and Electrical Department, and consider hiring engineers and technicians from outside to bridge current shortages. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the ministry amid pressures on Egypt's water resources.