Accra:A meeting was held today with the participation of Deputy Ministers Nasser Al-Mahdar from the Ministry of Administration, Local and Rural Development, and Dr. Omar Al-Bakhiti from the Ministry of Information. The focus was on discussing cooperation strategies to enhance the capabilities of the Ministry of Administration and Local Development staff, as well as those in information offices across the secretariat and governorates, to support ongoing development efforts and encourage community engagement.
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting was also attended by Ahmed Al-Haij and Ibrahim Al-Kahlani, undersecretaries in the Ministry of Administration and Local Development. The discussions highlighted the importance of improving the efficiency of media personnel in integrated development work and community initiatives. This includes honing their skills in creating media content that aligns with development priorities.
The meeting underscored the need for enhancing media capabilities within the Ministry of Administration, Local and Rural Development, and its associated bodies. This includes the information offices in Amanat al-Asimah and the governorates, focusing on skills such as content creation, report preparation, and effectively conveying development success stories. The discussions also emphasized the importance of photography, field documentation, and other areas essential for invigorating development media.
The role of media was affirmed as a crucial supporter of efforts to achieve local and rural development goals. The necessity for continued cooperation between the two ministries was stressed, aiming to activate and utilize media's role in the development sector effectively.
