President Tebboune Addresses Urgent Challenges: Post-Flood Recovery, Educational Reforms, and Economic Stability

✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, Algeria | September 23rd, 2024 — In a meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Sunday, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Commander-in-chief of the armed forces and Minister of National Defense, addressed critical issues stemming from the recent severe flooding and laid out ambitious plans for the upcoming school and university years. The session underscored the government’s commitment to rapid recovery and structural reform in the education sector, alongside a staunch stance against economic malpractices.

Response to Recent Flooding: Immediate Actions Required

President Tebboune commenced the meeting with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the solidarity demonstrated by citizens and state institutions in the wake of the devastating floods that impacted southern Algeria. He emphasized the necessity of restoring vital services across affected regions without delay, including public transportation, to ensure citizens’ well-being.

Key directives issued by the President include:

• Swift Restoration of Essential Services: Immediate measures are to be taken to restore essential services in all impacted wilayas.
• Compensation for Victims: The government is tasked with expediting the compensation process for flood victims as a priority.
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation: An urgent rehabilitation plan for damaged bridges and railways has been mandated, with a completion deadline set within one month.
• Flood Mitigation Strategies: The President ordered the implementation of technical solutions to divert waterways, aiming to prevent future disasters and improve disaster preparedness.

Educational Reform: A Vision for Modernization

Turning to the education sector, President Tebboune expressed satisfaction with the smooth execution of the new school year. He extended his gratitude to educators, local authorities, and educational institutions for their dedication to timely operations of new facilities.

In his commitment to educational reform, the President outlined several strategic initiatives:

• Digital Transformation in Education: He urged the Minister of Education to implement electronic tablets in place of traditional school bags, aiming for a 50% adoption rate by the end of the current school year.
• Support for At-Risk Students: The government will enhance efforts to reintegrate students who have repeated grades, aiming to reduce school dropout rates significantly.
• Revitalization of School Sports: A national school sports championship for team sports is set to launch in January 2025, designed to cultivate athletic talent and promote healthy competition.

Advancements in Higher Education: Global Recognition

The President lauded the contributions of those in the higher education sector, noting tangible improvements reflected in global rankings. He called for:

• Promotion of University Sports: A renewed focus on university sports initiatives to foster student engagement and excellence.
• Modernization of University Services: The importance of stability within the higher education sector was highlighted, alongside the need for modernization of university services.
• Regulatory Framework for Scholarships: Consideration for a new regulatory framework concerning scholarships for students from distinguished institutions is underway.

Economic Vigilance: Combatting Market Manipulation

In the closing remarks, President Tebboune insisted on the necessity of preventing artificial shortages in the market, asserting that any attempt to create scarcity for leverage would not be tolerated. He directed the Ministry of Commerce to intensify efforts against import lobbies that undermine economic stability, advocating for the revocation of licenses for those proven to engage in manipulative practices.

Furthermore, a presidential decree is being prepared to regulate external trade, ensuring that export operations are backed by thorough financial and economic feasibility studies to avoid market distortions.

The meeting concluded with the approval of several high-level appointments and the cessation of certain governmental roles, reinforcing the administration’s focus on responsive governance.

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