Press Conference on the assessment of Recruitment Operations

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Press Conference on the assessment of Recruitment Operations

Saturday, October 7, 2023–The minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari participated in a press conference –at the family center of social security in Ben Aknoun– on the assessment of employment operations in different sectors, organized by the ministry of telecommunication. The conference also saw the participation of the minister of interior, local authorities and national planning Mr. Ibrahim Merad, the minister of national education Mr. Abdelhakim Belabed, the minister of labour, employment and social security Mr. Faycal Ben Taleb, and the minister of telecommunication Mr. Mohamed Lakab.

The minister of telecommunication stated that ‘ the conference is a chance for the relevant ministries to represent real figures on the employment in Algeria’. Mr. Baddari, the minister of higher education and scientific research, for his part, stated that’ the President of the Republic of Algeria Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboun has put university among the core interests of the new Algeria’s objectives, therefore, 10 commitments have been allocated in this regard, aiming at making university an engine for development’. He added that ‘ the development of human resources is one of the core interests of the higher authorities in the country’, asserting that his sector is witnessing ‘an exceptional quantum leap’ in the recruitment operations, particularly for unemployed Master’s and PhD holders. Adding that that the recruitment of 8000 persons among this category have eliminated unemployment within this category. Minister Baddari, moreover, noted that 1904 assistant hospitalist professors and 793 professors will be also recruited by October and November this year, as he pointed out that his sector ‘has yet known the recruitment of 33 thousands professors since 2020’ .
Moreover, Mr. Baddari confirmed that the university sector has contributed to the creation of wealth, through making university graduates a resource for job opportunities by the establishment of start-ups.

Africa Human Capital Summit: Mr. Baddari and Mr. Yacine Mahdi Oualid Represent Algeria

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Africa Human Capital Summit: Mr. Baddari and Mr. Yacine Mahdi Oualid Represent Algeria

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.

University centers for entrepreneurship

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University centers for entrepreneurship

Thursday, July 13, 2023- the minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari, and the minister of knowledge economy, start-ups and micro-enterprises Mr. Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, oversaw the launch of 84 centers for entrepreneurship development across the universities of Algeria. The event was attended by the minister of telecommunications Mr. Karim Bibi Triki, at the conferences hall in pines club (club des pins).
During the national conference on entrepreneurship, which was organized in coordination between the ministry of higher education and scientific research, and the ministry of knowledge economy, start-ups and micro- enterprises, Minister Baddari stated that the creation of entrepreneurship development centers amid universities ‘ will be enhanced due to the introduction of entrepreneur student label, and entrepreneur student certificate, which aim at orienting university graduates towards the employment world and enable them to create richness’.

In the same context, Mr. Baddari unveiled the registration of 730 under consideration projects at the national coordination committee for monitoring innovation and entrepreneurship, which will enable projects’ holders to receive assistance within the framework of projects accompaniment.
On the same occasion, the launch of a digital platform for entrepreneurship has been officially announced. The platform will ensure detailed instructions, interactive tools, and practical resources to accompany young entrepreneurs in launching their projects.