Sana’a: The Planning Sector of the Prime Minister’s Office held its inaugural consultative meeting for planning office directors from the capital Sana’a and various provinces. This significant gathering aimed to address the challenges and bolster the effectiveness of planning offices across the region.
According to Yemen News Agency, Mohammed al-Kebsi, Director of the Prime Minister’s Office, highlighted the necessity of strengthening the role of planning offices and enhancing coordination with relevant authorities. Al-Kebsi emphasized the importance of this first consultative meeting, especially following the recent merger and reorganization of government agencies and institutions. The meeting provided a platform to discuss the ongoing issues and obstacles faced by planning offices.
Jarallah Fadhel, Assistant Director of the Prime Minister’s Office for the Planning Sector, stated that the meeting was crucial for addressing the challenges confronting planning offices in the provinces. He underscored the importance of enhancing their role in the upcoming stages of development. Fadhel also emphasized the role of planning offices in local and rural development, emphasizing the need for coordination among all executive offices in the provinces, evaluating the development situation, and assessing service provision and project implementation.
The Planning Sector of the Prime Minister’s Office, as explained by Fadhel, is committed to providing technical support to all central and local government agencies and institutions. This includes assisting in the preparation of plans and programs and offering training to officials and specialists in planning units. The goal is to improve coordination with relevant authorities to ensure effective planning and development.
Ali al-Mutamayiz, Deputy Assistant Director of the Prime Minister’s Office for the Planning Sector, called for a collective sense of responsibility to overcome obstacles and activate the role of planning offices in implementing local authority plans and government projects. He stressed the importance of developing programs that build the capabilities and skills of planning office employees, enabling them to analyze current situations, develop realistic plans, and improve institutional work performance to aid local development in the provinces.