Following the ministry policy directives, and in meeting its responsibilities at the regional and local levels within Egypt, EEAA is continuously developing the capacities and partnerships necessary to strengthen its presence in the Governorates. This is achieved through the expansion and the consolidation of its network of Regional Branch Offices (RBO's), and the development of the capacities of the Environmental Management Units (EMU's) of the governorates. Moreover, the establishment of more equipped laboratories.