Sana'a:The Executive Body of Sana'a Governorate convened on Monday under the leadership of the Secretary-General of the Governorate's Local Council, Abdul Qader Al-Jilani, to discuss strategies aimed at improving administrative and developmental performance.
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting was attended by key officials including First Deputy Governor Hamid Asim, Administrative Board members Mahyoub Mahdi and Ali Al-Suhaili, and Deputy Governor for the Services Sector Faris Al-Kahali, along with various executive office directors. The focus was on reviewing the implementation status of previous meeting outcomes and emphasizing the completion of pending tasks.
The gathering assessed the collection of financial resources for the first quarter of the current year, with a report presented by the Finance Office and the General Administration for Resource Development. Executive offices were required to submit explanations for any financial shortfalls within two days, while those who had already submitted reports detailing shortfalls and surpluses were commended.
Additionally, the meeting discussed a circular from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration and Rural Development, prioritizing local food products over imported goods in government procurement. A proposal from the director of the Governorate's Civil Defense branch was also considered, requiring coordination with offices responsible for issuing construction or business licenses. It was stipulated that no licenses should be granted or renewed without prior approval from Civil Defense.
The Executive Body reviewed a matrix of problems and obstacles faced by executive agencies, compiled by the First Undersecretary of the Governorate. They also assessed available financial resources and discussed measures to address weaknesses and gaps that hinder official transactions and create opportunities for extortion and bribery in service delivery.
A committee was tasked with developing a work plan to implement the development strategy approved during the meeting, presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration and Rural Development, Mohammed Al-Madani. This plan will be discussed in a follow-up meeting in the coming days.
The Secretary-General of the Local Council emphasized the importance of enhancing executive and service-related performance to meet citizens' aspirations and translating the meeting's outcomes into practical steps. Directors of executive offices were urged to address deficiencies promptly and report challenges for resolution, with the governorate's leadership committed to removing obstacles for better service delivery.
