Algerian Minister of Youth and Sports Sid Ali Khaldi recently visited the cities of Béjaïa and Tizi-Ouzou, where he met with local youth and associations to discuss their concerns and challenges. During his visit to Akbou, 75 km west of Béjaïa, Khaldi called on the associative movement and civil society to engage in more dialogue and exchange to help address societal challenges. He praised the dynamism of the local associative movement, encouraging them to participate fully in the country's development.
Khaldi's visit included a meeting with young people who shared their difficulties, and he reiterated the government's commitment to supporting them through financing, infrastructure development, and bureaucratic streamlining. He emphasized that his department would participate in rehabilitating or renovating youth infrastructure, reviving stalled projects, and combating bureaucracy. The minister encouraged associations to explore alternative funding sources, such as sponsors, patrons, and local authorities.
Before his visit to Béjaïa, Khaldi was in Tizi-Ouzou, where he highlighted the state's emphasis on involving the associative movement and youth in public affairs management. During a meeting with local civil society, he stressed the government's commitment to accompanying and engaging with the associative movement and youth in policy-making. Khaldi invited representatives to engage in open and constructive debate to contribute to the development of the National Youth Plan 2020-2024.
The minister assured that he shared the concerns of the youth and was committed to making realistic and achievable promises. He praised the activism of the local associative fabric, describing it as one of the most active in the country. Khaldi pledged to study the proposals submitted and integrate them into the new plan, which outlines the state's commitments and orientations towards youth.
During his visit, Khaldi also inaugurated two sports structures in Draa El Mizan and Irdjen, and inspected two other construction sites. He addressed concerns about local sports infrastructure, pledging to build more facilities, particularly in isolated areas, to reduce development disparities between rural and urban areas.
Khaldi visited several youth centers in Béjaïa's localities, including Adekar, Aokas, Akbou, Boudjellil, and Ighil Ali. He engaged with young people, listening to their concerns and proposals, and reiterated his commitment to providing immediate responses to their needs. The minister's tour aimed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the government and youth.
The visits by Khaldi reflect the Algerian government's efforts to engage with youth and address their concerns. Key aspects of his tour included infrastructure development, bureaucratic streamlining, and encouraging associative movement participation in policy-making. The minister's engagements demonstrate the government's commitment to fostering youth development and empowerment.
Key points
- The Algerian government is committed to involving the associative movement and youth in public affairs management.
- Minister Khaldi pledged to provide immediate responses to youth concerns and needs.
- The government aims to reduce development disparities between rural and urban areas through infrastructure development.
