The President of the Republic of Algeria Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune instructed the minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, and the minister of knowledge economy, start-ups and micro-enterprises, Mr. Yacine Oualid, to participate in Africa Human Capital Summit held in Dar Es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania -on July 25 and 26, 2023.
During the Summit, Both ministers participated in several meetings and seminars related to the issues of innovations and technological transformation and their impact on employment. Mr. Baddari, on the occasion, presented the Algerian experience in the field of valorization of human capital and enhancing its role in the establishment a sustainable national economy, based on human development. As he highlighted the endeavors of the sector of higher education and scientific research -in Algeria in the investment of future jobs, especially with regard to the establishment of Artificial Intelligence school, and the creation of majors in Nanotechnology and Robotics.
Minister Baddari mentioned on the same occasion, that Algerian Universities are moving increasingly towards entrepreneurship and innovation, which has thereby enabled Algeria to reach higher rates in the field of human development. In addition to the fact that one third of the Algerians are enrolling in schools, universities and professional formation institutes, along with the gains made in regard of free education and the significant spread of educational and university institutions.

For his part, the minister of knowledge economy, start-ups and micro-enterprises, took part in some discussion sessions on addressing and confronting the challenges of future employment. As he emphasized the ‘Pioneer’ role of Algeria in Africa, in regard of supporting start-ups and innovation, through setting an integrated eco-system for the competences and talents of the continent, and enacting fostering regulations aiming at promoting investment in knowledge. In addition to overcoming obstacles to the innovative youth all around Africa. This was the objective of the first African Conference for Start-ups, held in Algiers last year.
It is worth noting that the summit held in Dar Es Salaam, the Tanzanian capital, was an opportune occasion for the continent heads of states to discuss the challenges faced by Africa in the field of human capital development. As well as making it a key source for economic development to the African countries against the threats related to poverty, education and employment, according to the African Union Agenda 2063.