The minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari gave on Monday, May 22, 2023, a presentation on his sector strategy before the members of the commission of educational affairs, formation, higher education, scientific research and religious affairs at the council of nations. He stated that the Algerian university is moving towards achieving a triple action plan which is consisted in the elements of higher education, scientific research and innovation. This plan would contribute to the creation of richness in accordance with to the social needs and tackle unemployment by enabling students to create their own job opportunities instead of waiting for job positions.

In the regard of innovation, Minister Baddari stated that 500 patents requests have been registered, pending the realization of 2000 patents requests by December 2023, in addition to 145 economic institutions. As he announced the establishment of 84 entrepreneurship houses, 94 business incubators, 7 artificial intelligence houses, 10 factories, as well as to the creation of 3 technological cities.

As for the digitalisation, Mr. Baddari considered that this operation has so far known the creation of 35 digital platforms, pending for the development of 46 other ones by next July allocated for higher education and scientific research activities and university services.

On the subject of modernizing Algerian universities, minister Baddari affirmed that his sector is intending to conclude national sessions at the university institutions in November and December, in order to keep higher education and scientific research system up to the community requirements.