The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, accompanied by the Minister of National Education, Mr. Mohamed Seghir Saâdaoui, presided, on the afternoon of February 18, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Education, over the signing ceremony of a framework agreement for cooperation and partnership between the two sectors, in addition to the signing of five other cooperation agreements. The ceremony took place in the presence of executive officials from both ministries and representatives of the relevant bodies and institutions.
The signed agreements are as follows:
1- Framework Agreement for Cooperation and Partnership between the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research:
This agreement aims to establish a comprehensive reference framework for cooperation between the two ministries in order to enhance the quality of education, research, and innovation; activate previous and future memoranda of understanding; develop educational research; support continuing education; strengthen digitalization; and launch joint research projects in priority areas. It also provides for the creation of joint research units and the organization of national scientific events.
2- Cooperation Agreement between the Directorate-General for Higher Education and Training of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the National Office of Examinations and Competitions:
This agreement seeks to organize the exchange of data related to baccalaureate graduates through the dedicated digital platform. The adopted mechanisms ensure data accuracy, information confidentiality, and the protection of students’ personal data, thereby enabling a smooth and streamlined university registration process while reducing the administrative burden on students and their parents. The agreement also aims to strengthen digital integration between the two sectors and harmonize procedures in accordance with the highest standards of quality and transparency, leveraging modern technologies to facilitate services and improve the learner’s experience.
3- Cooperation Agreement between the National Institute for Research in Education and the Higher Teachers’ Training School “Ammour Ahmed” of Oran:
This agreement aims to support research projects related to educational practices, develop continuing training mechanisms, encourage pedagogical experimentation, and promote a culture of innovation and continuous evaluation, thereby strengthening the link between research and training.
4- Cooperation Agreement between the National Institute for Research in Education and the Higher Teachers’ Training School “Messaoud Zeggar” of Sétif:
It seeks to consolidate an institutional partnership in the field of educational research and pedagogical training through support for joint projects, reinforcement of continuing education in subject didactics, and the valorization of research outcomes in connection with educational practice.
5- Cooperation Agreement between the National Institute for Research in Education and the University of Continuing Education “Didouche Mourad”:
This agreement aims to define the general conditions and modalities for implementing cooperation in the field of scientific research through joint annual programs designed to develop educational projects and enhance the exchange of expertise.
6- Cooperation Agreement between the National Institute for Research in Education and the Thematic Research Agency for Social Sciences and Humanities:
This agreement seeks to establish a strategic framework for integrating scientific research with educational practice, stimulate applied research in education sciences as well as social sciences and humanities, organize platforms for scientific dialogue, develop research capacities, and support knowledge production and dissemination, thereby contributing to the improvement of the quality of education and training.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the establishment of the Thematic Network in Education and Training Sciences was announced. This network will serve as a structured national framework to coordinate research efforts, integrate scientific initiatives, and strengthen cooperation among stakeholders in educational research and training. It will contribute to the development of the national education system in line with the State’s strategic orientations by mobilizing nearly 670 laboratories and research centers around themes related to national education.