Egypt ministry, planning institute sign protocol to train local administration cadres

Egypt's Local Development Ministry and National Planning Institute have signed a cooperation protocol to train local administration cadres in planning, development, and evaluation fields.

• Minister Manal Awad and institute head Ashraf El-Arabi witnessed the signing, with Essam El-Gohary and Ashraf Salah El-Din signing for their sides.
• The protocol grants local workers access to the institute's fully online master's programs, including evaluation and monitoring, with a partial joint grant.
• Training includes online programs for women and local workers unable to travel to Cairo, plus online diplomas for local leadership.
• The two sides agreed to form a joint committee to monitor implementation, prepare action plans, and issue periodic reports.