The Algerian government has cancelled 70 decisions granting aid for rural housing in the commune of Kadiria, Bouira province. The cancellations were announced by Abdenour Khiter, the mayor of Kadiria, whose services recently published a notice of cancellation for 70 beneficiaries of this aid. According to the mayor, this procedure follows a decision taken by the wilaya's executive council on October 10, 2019.
The decision to cancel the aid was made due to the beneficiaries' failure to start construction on their rural housing projects. Despite efforts by the Kadiria commune's services to raise awareness among beneficiaries about the need to launch construction projects over a three-year period, many did not take action. As a result, not only were the original decisions lost, but the delay also hindered the allocation of new decisions to many applicants.
The cancellation of aid decisions affects not only Kadiria but also other communes in Bouira province. Hundreds of beneficiaries across the province have not started work on their rural housing projects, and their aid decisions will be systematically cancelled. The communes face a significant demand for rural housing, but the supply is limited, partly due to the authorities' condition that new aid allocations be contingent on the consumption of existing aid.
According to the mayor of Kadiria, nearly 500 requests for rural housing aid have been pending satisfaction since 2014. The country's financial difficulties since 2014 have significantly reduced the overall supply of rural housing. The wilaya's executive council decision aims to address this issue by prioritising the use of existing aid before allocating new ones.
The cancellation of aid decisions is part of a broader effort to improve the management of rural housing aid in Algeria. The government has been working to streamline the allocation of aid and ensure that beneficiaries make use of the assistance provided. In Bouira province, the authorities are seeking to balance the demand for rural housing with the limited supply available.
The impact of the aid cancellations on the affected beneficiaries is significant, as they will no longer receive financial assistance for their rural housing projects. The decision highlights the challenges faced by the Algerian government in providing adequate housing for its citizens, particularly in rural areas. The authorities will need to consider alternative solutions to address the housing needs of those affected.
The situation in Kadiria and other communes in Bouira province underscores the need for more effective management of rural housing aid. The government's efforts to address the issue are ongoing, with a focus on ensuring that aid is allocated efficiently and that beneficiaries make use of the assistance provided. The cancellation of 70 aid decisions serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in providing housing assistance to rural communities.
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- Algeria's government has cancelled 70 rural housing aid decisions in Kadiria due to beneficiaries' failure to start construction.
