During the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Governors on Saturday, 21 February, Madbouly emphasized that the preservation of every acre of farmland is no longer just an administrative choice but a vital national obligation.  He mandated that utilities be disconnected from any site within 48 hours of detecting illegal construction, insisting that actions to remove such structures be taken while they are still in the foundation stage. To ensure compliance, the cabinet has introduced four mandatory performance indicators that local officials will be measured against on a monthly basis.  These metrics include the speed of detecting encroachments, the timeline for executing removal orders, the frequency of repeated violations in specific areas, and the total net loss of agricultural land.  As Ramadan approaches, the Prime Minister tasked governors with daily personal monitoring of essential commodity availability and price stability, stressing the importance of coordination with regulatory agencies to prevent monopolistic practices and unjustified price hikes.  Each governorate is required to submit weekly reports detailing the status of commodities, implemented interventions, and existing challenges, emphasizing a hands-on approach to governance. “The citizen is waiting for a direct impact Continue reading "Egyptian Prime Minister Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Agricultural Land Amid Food Security Concerns" The post Egyptian Prime Minister Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Agricultural Land Amid Food Security Concerns first appeared on Egyptian Streets .