Sisi on corruption in local governments: 'What can I do about it?'

With the enactment of a new law on local governments, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hopes to curb corruption in municipalities.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) attends during the first anniversary of launching the New Suez Canal and the 60th anniversary of nationalizing the Suez Canal in Ismailia, Egypt August 6, 2016 in this handout picture courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency. The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - RTSLH8E
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) attends the first anniversary of the New Suez Canal and the 60th anniversary of nationalizing the Suez Canal in Ismailia, Egypt, Aug. 6, 2016. - The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS
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“What can I do about it?” This was Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s response to a question posed by a participant in the first forum of the Presidential Leadership Program early this month about how to fight corruption in municipalities.

“Egyptians will serve their country through electing efficient young men and women who want to take the responsibility of the municipalities,” he said.

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