Panel to prepare working procedure on mobilising user groups

Ministry circular to stop the involvement of user groups in development activities invited criticism from local governments. New working procedures are expected to resolve the standoff.

The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration on Friday formed a committee to draft working procedures for mobilising user groups to carry out development activities at the local level. The ministry’s move comes after its earlier order not to implement construction projects through such groups was met with strong opposition from local governments.