Mr. Baddari on a Working Visit to the National Polytechnic School in El-Harrach (Algiers)

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Mr. Baddari on a Working Visit to the National Polytechnic School in El-Harrach (Algiers)

The minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari visited on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the national polytechnic school in El-Harrach, Algiers. The visit came to inspect a number of the school laboratories, especially those, which have been recently equipped, such as the laboratories of seawater desalination and filtration, in addition to the laboratory of green Hydrogen production, which was established in parallel to the inclusion of green hydrogen course within the school program.
Minister Baddari, moreover headed to the school innovative business incubator to talk to the instructors and students of the school on the accomplished scientific researches and projects. As he noted– on the same occasion– to the actions and measures taken for fostering students towards the establishment of their own start-ups.
In a press statement on the sideline of the visit, Mr. Baddari pointed that the sector of higher education and scientific research has recruited more than 8000 assistant professors level ‘B’, and will recruit 1904 assistant hospitalist professors level ‘B’; which will there by increase the staffing number of the newly recruited professors to 10 thousands by the end of the year. Minister Baddari also mentioned the attachment of the President of the Republic of Algeria to upgrading university as well as making it a ‘locomotive’ for local and national development, and a generator for job opportunities.

 

Inauguration of a Sign Language Center at the Higher School for Teachers of Deaf and Mute

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Inauguration of a Sign Language Center at the Higher School for Teachers of Deaf and Mute

Monday, September 25, 2023–On the occasion of international day of sign languages celebrated annually on September 23, the minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari was accompanied by the minister of national solidarity family, and women’s affairs Mrs. Kaouthar Krikou, on a visit to the higher school for teachers of deaf-mute, in Beni messous, Algiers. The visit came to supervise the celebration ceremony of the international day of sign languages, and inaugurate the intensive sign languages learning center, as well as the launch of an awareness caravan for sign languages learning under the logo ‘ if you want my smile… learn my sign language’.

In a word of the minister on the occasion, he affirmed that the organization of this initiative comes within ‘the state endeavors in achieving the principle of equal opportunities in learning, and enabling people with disabilities to socially integrate through providing specialized staff in charge of accompanying them in their educational path’. He also added that the inauguration of this center is considered ‘ a new basic building block of promoting higher education specializing in teaching deaf-mute category, as it is also considered as an implementation of social justice which has been always defended by the President of the Republic of Algeria.
The minister of national solidarity, family and women’s affairs, for her part, asserted that ‘ reinforcing integration mechanisms of people with disabilities is an added value for the integration programs of this category, and the sector of national solidarity is working hard in coordination with the relevant sectors, such as the national education, higher education, and vocational training and education, to ensure equal opportunities for all children with disabilities’.
It is worth noting that the higher school for teacher of deaf-mutewas inaugurated last year. It is currently encompassing more than 912 instructors at a formative stage, supervised by 46 instructors, within 15 scientific specialties.

Mr. Baddari supervises the Official Opening of the Academic Year 2023- 2024 in Guelma

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Mr. Baddari supervises the Official Opening of the Academic Year 2023- 2024 in Guelma

Saturday, September 23, 2023–The minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. Kamel Baddari paid a work visit to theWilaya of Guelmain order to supervise the official opening of the academic year 2023-2024 –in attendance of the local authorities of the wilaya.
The opening of the new university season, was held at the auditorium of the university campus, where the minister presented an opening lecture on the new university year entitled ‘innovative university in the service of rising Algeria’, in the attendance of several directors from different Algerian universities. Mr. Baddari affirmed in his speech that the development of universities as being a growth engine for the national economy is among the core concerns of the President of the Republic of Algeria, who has devoted 11 out of 54 commitments for the benefit of higher education and scientific research. Mr.Baddari, moreover mentioned that the institutions of higher education and scientific research have developed 117 studies offices aiming at the creation of wealthalong with providing the needed experts and studies for the national economy, adding that this year has known 870 patents from different university researchers.
Minister Baddari, on the occasion, called the university presidents to ‘ establish well-developed training programs, and ensure the field application of the partnership conventions across universities’. As he also called the university professors to choose creative topics for the current year program, which would direct students towardsinnovation, so as they can create wealth.
Prior to this, Mr. Baddarihadlaunched a digital advertisements platform allocatedfor all university structures, within the ministry strategy ‘ Zero-Paper’ at the level of the Univeristy of Guelma. As he inaugurated a business incubator for the University of Abdellaoui Mohamed, then he inspected the new university pole, and inaugurated 2000 new pedagogical seats, devoted for hosting the students of the new faculty of health sciences, which will have as -a -first -phase, a number of specialities related to febrile, physical, and natural therapy.

As for the social structures of student’s accommodations, Mr. Baddari oversaw the inauguration of a new university residence offering 1000 beds, fully equipped with needed facilities. The minister after that headed to inspect another completely-built university residence with 2000 beds, which thereby raise the overall number of bed accommodations in the faculty to 13 thousands beds.

In a press statement, minister Baddari asserted that the newly established structures reflect the State’s efforts in the sector of higher education and scientific research, which aim at making universities an engine for social and economic development in Algeria.
Mr. Baddari reiterated the ‘colossal and exceptional’ efforts made by the public authorities in the new university year, concerning the recruitment of new university instructors. As he stated that, the overall number of higher education and scientific research employees will exceeded 10 thousands in the rank of assistant professor level ‘B’, in different sectors, branches and specialties, and in the rank of hospitalist professors and professors in research centers. The university teaching will shift from the average of ‘one professor for every 25 students’ to ‘ one professor for every 22 students’, which isconsidered as a great leap in the national average of university teaching.

University Sports kickoff 2023-2024 Season

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Ouverture de la saison sportive universitaire 2023/2024

Dans le cadre de la célébration de la Journée Internationale du Sport Universitaire le 20 septembre de chaque année, M. Kamel Baddari Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique en compagnie du Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports, M. Abderrahmane Hamad, a présidé, mercredi 20 septembre 2023 au niveau de l’Institut de l’Education Physique et Sportive de l’Université d’Alger 3, à Dely Ibrahim ( Alger), la cérémonie d’ouverture officielle de la saison sportive universitaire 2023/2024.
Prenant la parole M. le Ministre de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique a indiqué que son secteur vise à faire de l’université “une source de richesses dans le domaine de la compétition sportive et un vivier pour la formation et la préparation des athlètes d’élite qualifiés à représenter l’Algérie dans diverses compétitions et championnats”. Et que le lancement de ce championnat s’inscrit dans “la mise en œuvre de l’engagement du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, à faire du sport universitaire un moteur pour les athlètes portant fièrement les couleurs de l’Algérie dans diverses compétitions sportives, et des conclusions du Conseil des ministres du 16 avril 2023”, a-t-il ajouté.
De son côté M. Hamad Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports a affirmé que son secteur œuvre en coordination avec celui de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique à l’élaboration d’un plan national permettant de créer un environnement favorable à la promotion de la justice, de l’esprit d’équipe, de l’égalité et de l’intégration, ainsi qu’à la promotion de la persévérance et à la formation d’une élite sportive universitaire représentant l’Algérie dans les compétitions internationales, régionales , et continentales .
Par ailleurs, les deux ministres ont, inspecté les différentes structures sportives dédiées aux sports individuels et collectifs, et ont évalué leur niveau de préparation pour abriter les compétitions, à l’instar des salles de handball et de basketball, de la piscine et du stade de football.
Lors de cette visite et sous la supervision des deux ministres, les recteurs des Universités d’Alger 3 et d’Alger 1 ont signé une convention de coopération et d’échange tendant à “permettre aux étudiants, enseignants, techniciens et cadres d’administration de différentes facultés de bénéficier des structures de l’Institut de l’éducation physique et sportive”.

Mr. Baddari inaugurates a new football field at the University of Science and Technology ‘Houari Boumediene’

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Mr. Baddari inaugurates a new football field at the University of Science and Technology 'Houari Boumediene'

Tuesday, September 19, 2023–On the occasion of the International Day of University Sport– celebrated annually on September 20– the minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari oversaw the inauguration ceremony of a new sport complex, consisting of a football pitch and a running track, at the University of science and technology HouariBoumediene– in Bab Ezzouar, Algiers–with a view to promoting and developing the practice of sports across universities.
Mr. BaddariOn the occasion, stated that the inauguration of the new football field comes within the efforts to promote university sport, which are among ‘ the ministerial council outcomesaiming at encouraging and orientingthe sector of higher education and scientific research towardsa new quantum leap for the Algerian university sports on national and international scale’.
For his part, the head of the University of Science and technology HouariBoumediene Pr. DjamalEddine Akreteche praised the new field of ‘Salah Jebaili’, as he affirmed that such structures would support university sport, and enable university instructors and students to practice and have access to these facilities. He also added that the newly inaugurated field is going to host matchesalong the year, in addition to other official sport activities, such as the national university championship,which will be in accordance with the university sports program; aiming at the development of university sport which will hopefully — according to Pr. Akretche–regainits footing, as being a reservoir for young talents’.
An exhibition football match was played–on the occasion– between the former players of the Algerian football club ‘Mouloudia’, and some instructors from the University of Bab Ezzouar.
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Algeria’s Efforts to Activate the Role of University and Technological Development

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Algeria's Efforts to Activate the Role of University and Technological Development

As representative of the President of the Republic of Algeria Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune in the ‘G77+ China’ summit, held in Havana(Cuba)–on September 15 and 16, 2023– the minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, presented –during his intervention to the participants–the ‘significant efforts’ made by Algeria to the development of the fields of higher education and scientific research,as well as start-ups and entrepreneurship; by ‘the activation of university institutions’ role , as being a reservoir for innovative projects and an essential source for developing start-ups’.Mr. Baddari also added that ‘ the activation of university role is related to ‘the establishment of an integrated national research network, which would comprise university research centers and laboratories, experimental stations and technological platforms in different fields’. Noting to ‘ the establishment of remarkable technological poles, which include specialized higher schools, major institutions, and start-ups. In addition to the creation of the higher council for artificial intelligence and the higher commission of digitalization’; aiming at creating change in the economic ecosystem and set the basis for technological awareness’.
As for the African continent support endeavors, Mr. Baddari stated that ‘ Algeria has provided a support of one billion US dollar for attributing sustainable development in the developing African states, as it has contributed to the improvement of the infrastructures in Africa, as had been achieved in regard ofthe optical fibers projects across many African countries, as well as the trans-African highway’.
Mr. Baddari, on the occasion, reasserted ‘ the Algerian support to the initiatives of ‘G77+ China’, which aim at the development of science, technologies and innovation for achieving the objectives set for development. As he expressed Algeria’s readiness for experts exchange with developing countries for a better future in Africa’.
Within the framework of bilateral meetingson the sideline of the ‘G77+ China’ summit, held in Havana, Cuba, Mr. KamelBaddari, the minister of higher education and scientific research discussed ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation with his Chilean counterpart, the minister of higher education and research, Mrs. Aisén Etcheverry, in the field of higher formation and education, along with scientific research. Particularly in the field of science, modern technology, innovation, renewable energies, high technologies, green hydrogen. As they discussed ways of valorizingrelations between both countries in order to achieve economic development.

 

Mr. Baddari and Mr. Yacine Oualid represent the President of the Republic of Algeria in ‘G77+ China’ summit in Havana, Cuba

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MM. Baddari et Walid représentent le Président de la République au Sommet du G77+Chine à La Havane(Cuba)

Friday, September 15, 2023- As representatives of the President of the Republic of Algeria Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, 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, attended the opening ceremony of the ‘G77+ China’ summit, in Havana, Cuba.
Themed ‘ challenges of current development: the role of knowledge, technology and innovation’, the summit saw the attendance of several head of states and governments of ‘g77+ China’, in addition to the U.N Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guiteras.
The participants discussed a range of topics and issues related to the development, such as, the role of science, technology and innovation in the development of countries, as well as the challenges facing the developing countries in achieving scientific and technological growth. They also addressed issues relevant to the lingering effects of the Covid epidemic, higher food and energy prices, markets fluctuations, inflation, debts recovery, climate change and geopolitical conflicts in different areas around the world.
On the sideline of their participation in the summit ‘G77+ China’, Mr. Kamel Baddari and Mr. Oualid met their Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Aymen Achour Ahmed, and discussed ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of higher formation and education, along with scientific research.
The two parties, furthermore, examined the most important mechanisms of cooperation, particularly through twinning agreements between Algerian and Egyptian higher education institutions, and elaborating common training and research programs in the field of climate change, high technology and innovation, in a manner that fulfils the integration of both states in knowledge economy.

Presentation of the Strategic Scheme for the development of Cereals Production in Algeria

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Presentation of the Strategic Scheme for the development of Cereals Production in Algeria

Monday, September 11, 2023- The minister of higher education and scientific research, Mr.Kamel Baddari, was accompanied by the minister of agriculture and rural development, Mr. Mohamed Abdelhafid Henni, and the minister of industry and pharmaceutical production, Mr. Ali Aoun, in a visit to the national higher school of agronomy, in El-Harrach, Algiers. The visit was aimed at supervising the presentation ceremony of the strategic schemefor the development of cereals production in Algeria.

During his speech at the meeting, Mr. Kamel Baddari affirmed that the scheme mainly aims at improving the production and yieldof cereals,as well as seeds quality. Adding that the plan 2023-2028, targets the organization of cereals division and develop the agricultural techniques used in their production and promote scientific research. As he noted to the commission in charge of ensuring the implementation and monitoring the plan, which aims at achieving self-efficiency, in compliance, with the instructions of the President of the Republic Mr. AbdelmadjidTebboune, as well as the action plan of the government.
For his part, the minister of agriculture and rural development affirmed that the division of cereals is consideredone of the elements of the agricultural sector in Algeria, the sector in which, the economic development is completely based on, within the national plan of agricultural development 2030. Mr.Henni stressed the need for providing the optimal climate for achieving a modern, competitive and effective agriculture, which would contribute to economic diversification and reinforce the basis of sustainable food security in Algeria. The minister also stated that an objective of accomplishing 1 million Hectares of irrigated areas in the wide south of Algeria has been set within the framework of the investment by franchisees by 2025. As he noted to the acceleration in property distribution, due to which, a real estate portfolio of 460 thousands hectares has been granted to the investors.
As for the minister of industry and pharmaceutical production, Mr. Ali Aoun, he emphasized the importance of his sector in contributing to the reinforcement of mechanization, noting that a number of public institutions specialized in agricultural equipment, is working on the manufacturing of agricultural mechanisms adapted to the needs of agriculture in the Algerian desert areas.

Mr. Baddari oversees the opening of a Study Day entitled ‘University Sport… Realities and Perspectives’

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Mr. Baddari oversees the opening of a Study Day entitled 'University Sport... Realities and Perspectives'

Saturday, September 9, 2023- the minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. KamelBaddari oversaw -at the Faculty of Medicine of the University’ Benyoucef Ben khedda’ Algiers1, a study day on ‘ University Sport…Realities and Perspectives’, with a view toreviving the elite sports.
During his speech on the occasion, Mr. Baddari affirmed that’ the national plan concerning university sports, would render university sport,its development and revival, an essential part for the creation of a new sport elite’. Adding that ‘the sport elite would give a new radiance to Algeria, and make sport a considerable element for the entertainment of students besides academic success’.

Mr. Baddari, furthermore, stated that university sport competitions-in all its various activities are going to be launched, on September 19, 2023. As he affirmed that this step represents’ a beginningto implement the outcomes of the council of ministers meeting, held on last April 16, the date on which the President of the Republic Mr. AbdelmadjidTebboune ordered to revive university sports in order to form the elite’.
For his part, the representative of the ministry of youth and sports, noted to the position given by his sector towards university sports, which are bringing undergraduates together-as being an elite category- besides, providing more interaction and synergy among them.
As for the participants in the study day, they have been called to accompany the Algerian Universities SportsFederationand university institutions, in order to elevate the participation rate of athletic students from 4% to 15%, as a first step, in addition to discovering phenomenal athletics and orienting them towards sports club. As they stressed the need for the creation of a platform for monitoring athletic students and setting-up a fundamental law for this category, in addition to suggesting a new pattern for promoting sport competition across universities.

Minister Baddari inspects University of ‘Algiers1’ Faculty of Law and Faculty of Islamic Sciences

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Minister Baddari inspects University of 'Algiers1' Faculty of Law and Faculty of Islamic Sciences

Wednesday, September 6, 2023- the minister of higher education and scientific research Mr. KamelBaddari paid an inspection visit to University of ‘Algiers1’ Faculty of Law in Said Hamdine,and Faculty of Islamic Sciencein Kherrouba.
During the visit,which comes in preparation ofthe university year 2023- 2024, Mr. Baddari received ‘detailed explanations on the arrangements made in parallel with the university instructors’return’. In the same context, Mr. Baddari proposed setting-up training courses in the framework of a double degree, and opening-up new horizons of the faculty in this field’. As he stressed the need for ‘ reinforcing the gains achieved from the digitalization operation, permitting a better management in various pedagogical activities’. Emphasizing on the importance of rendering the faculty of Law ‘ a center of scientific and research radiance, through the extension of opening hours of the pedagogical facilities until 10:00 p.m., to actively reflect the reality of the modern Algerianuniversities’.

Minister Baddari, after that, headed to the faculty of Islamic sciences in Kherrouba to exchange ‘ views -with the academic staff on improving education and scientific research, as he ordered the digitalization of the library books and enhance ‘zero-paper’ quest in Master discussions’.

 

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