Strengthening cooperation between the water and sanitation companies and the Civil Society Committee.

The Alexandria Drinking Water Company and the Civil Society Committee were organized, headed by Mr. Eng. Ahmed Gaber, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director, to discuss supporting and developing areas of cooperation between state institutions and civil society organizations.

The meeting was attended by the distinguished gentlemen:

Major General Mahmoud Nafi

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Sanitation Company and Managing Director.

Dr. Ghada Nada

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Alexandria.

Mr. Mr. Muslim

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in Alexandria.

His Eminence Sheikh Salama Abdel Razzaq Negm

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments.

Pastor Novir Elham

Patriarchate of St. Mark.

Dr. Iman Ahmed Ahmed Menna

Alternate rapporteur of the branch of the National Council for Women.

Engineer/ Marwa El-Derini

President of the Egyptian Specific Union for Water and Wastewater.

Mr. Islam Kourani

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Masdar Khair Association.

Dr. Muhammad Al-Banna

Al-Reyadah Development Association.

Dr. Magdy Sharif

Al-Reyadah Development Association.

Mrs. Amani Abdel Samie

Kayan Charity Association.

Mr. Nassif Maher

Director General of Community Participation at the Directorate of Education.

Ms. Nadia Al-Kashef (journalist)

Ms. Salwa Othman (media personality)

Engineer Ahmed Jaber began his speech by welcoming the committee members to the attendees. His Excellency explained the importance of cooperation between government institutions and civil society institutions, including charitable associations and foundations, in achieving a positive impact on society by promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of services provided to citizens, as well as strengthening partnership and building Confidence in achieving common goals between government institutions and civil society.

Major General Mahmoud Nafi welcomed the committee members and urged the civil society attendees to make more efforts to make sanitation connections for the most needy families.

The meeting's discussions were useful and positive, as the importance of developing cooperation between government institutions and civil society and increasing water awareness among citizens was discussed.

The convening of the Civil Society Committee at the Alexandria Drinking Water Company is considered an important step in laying the foundations for effective participation with civil society, and thus improving the quality of services provided to citizens.