Minister of planning, Ashraf El Araby will hold Saturday a press conference at ministry's headquarters in Cairo, to discuss economic performance index for half of fiscal year, Al Bawaba News reported. The conference will discuss the ministry's plans in the field of administrative reform in the coming period, including following up of all projects and investment plans, whether for short or long term. It is also expected to discuss the government's plans to face the increase in prices of commodities and products, unemployment, poverty and ways to improve public services, particularly education and health, in order to enhance the living standards of citizens.