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\nSince the 19th Century
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An Institutional Journey Through History<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nEgypt\u2019s water and irrigation management system has undergone a gradual institutional evolution, moving from public works administration toward a specialized system dedicated to water resources and irrigation management.
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\nThis timeline highlights the key milestones in the evolution of the Ministry\u2019s name, responsibilities, and institutional structure, leading to its present identity as the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.
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\nKey Milestones<\/p>\n

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1836<\/div>\n

The Beginning of Institutional Organization<\/h3>\n

\nThe Department of Public Works was established under the Diwan of Schools during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1857<\/div>\n

Establishment of the Ministry of Public Works<\/h3>\n

\nThe Ministry of Public Works was established, bringing together several departments and responsibilities, including irrigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1914<\/div>\n

Ministry of Public Works<\/h3>\n

\nThe name was changed from the Nizara of Public Works to the Ministry of Public Works, while retaining several responsibilities, including irrigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1964<\/div>\n

Ministry of Irrigation<\/h3>\n

\nRepublican Decree No. 301 of 1964 limited the Ministry\u2019s activities to irrigation and drainage works, leading to its renaming as the Ministry of Irrigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n

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1977<\/div>\n

Ministry of Irrigation and Land Reclamation<\/h3>\n

\nRepublican Decree No. 587 of 1977 added land reclamation responsibilities to the Ministry, resulting in its renaming as the Ministry of Irrigation and Land Reclamation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1978<\/div>\n

Return to the Ministry of Irrigation<\/h3>\n

\nRepublican Decree No. 365 of 1978 restored the Ministry\u2019s name to the Ministry of Irrigation and limited its activities to irrigation and drainage works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1987<\/div>\n

Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources<\/h3>\n

\nRepublican Decree No. 449 of 1987 changed the Ministry\u2019s name to the Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner]<\/p>\n

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1999<\/div>\n

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation<\/h3>\n

\nRepublican Decree No. 409 of 1999 changed the Ministry\u2019s name to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n

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\nA Historic Milestone
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\nFrom Public Works to Water Resources Management
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\nThe evolution of the Ministry reflects the transformation of water management in Egypt\u2014from a focus on irrigation works and infrastructure to a comprehensive approach centered on the management, development, and protection of water resources.<\/p>\n

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\nMore than a century and a half of institutional development
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\nFrom the Past to the Future
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\nA long institutional journey that provides a foundation for a future built on integrated water resources management, innovation, technology, and sustainability.
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Ministry Mandates<\/h3>
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Former Ministers<\/h3>
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National Water Resources Strategy 2050<\/h3>
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