On January 11, 2024, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, and the minister of Knowledge Economy and Startups, Mr. Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, carried out a working and inspection visit to the province of Ghardaïa, during which the minister stressed the activation of the profitability of scientific research as an engine for sustainable social and economic development through the development of research projects that contribute to creating wealth, innovation, and employment opportunities for young people.

The minister affirmed that research must be a support for experienced idea holders to enable access to entrepreneurship and the creation of institutions in various fields and crafts within the framework of innovative projects.