Cairo: Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom convened with Osama El-Gohary, Assistant to the Prime Minister and Head of the Information and Decision Support Center, to deliberate over the ongoing joint efforts in monitoring, evaluation, and decision support for government programs and action plans. They also reviewed follow-up reports.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Rostom emphasized the critical role of the Information Center in providing precise analyses and data crucial for policymaking. He highlighted the necessity of consistently measuring the impact of government projects and programs while utilizing artificial intelligence tools for big data analysis, which would enhance planning efficiency and improve the quality of government decisions.
Rostom further outlined new steps and procedures adopted by the Ministry for preparing the draft Economic and Social Development Plan for the fiscal year 2026/2027, in addition to the medium-term plan for 2027/2030. These plans are designed to support economic reform efforts and strengthen the Egyptian economy's resilience against challenges through policies and programs fostering comprehensive and sustainable growth.
El-Gohary reiterated the sustained collaboration between the Information Center and the Ministry of Planning. He mentioned that the Government Work Program for 2024/2025-2026/2027 showcases significant advancements over previous programs, incorporating around 4,500 performance indicators for precise result measurement. The program emphasizes tracking final impact and financial performance, applying program and performance budgeting, and enhancing decentralized linkages. The monitoring system employs advanced interactive dashboards and precise geographic visualization of performance indicators at the governorate level for real-time tracking of plan implementation.
The meeting also reviewed the national monitoring and evaluation system 'Ada'a,' the first government electronic platform built in accordance with the program and performance methodology. Managed by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the platform monitors development plan implementation through precise quantitative indicators, provides geographically based performance tracking, and is linked to the program-based budget.
The 'Ada'a' system issues quarterly monitoring reports covering approximately 1,750 implementation mechanisms and 4,600 performance indicators, serving as the primary source for monitoring reports on the Government Work Program. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister's Decision No. (1152) of 2025, which established a committee to oversee the implementation of the government program, involving representatives from relevant entities to develop implementation mechanisms and coordinate with various ministries.