The Algerian province of Béjaïa's Provincial Assembly (APW) has announced plans to provide training and funding to 51 local associations whose projects were not selected in the recent "Appel à projet associatif" competition. According to Mehenni Haddadou, President of the APW, these associations will receive training on project management and development. The training will be conducted in collaboration with the Directorate of Youth and Sports (DJS) and the Directorate of Culture.
The training program aims to equip the associations with the necessary skills to develop and manage projects effectively. The APW has allocated 200 million centimes to finance the training, which will be conducted by experts and trainers. This initiative is part of the APW's efforts to support the development of local associations and promote participatory governance.
A total of 94 projects were submitted by local associations in Béjaïa, of which 48 were selected for funding. The selected projects will receive a total of 4 billion centimes in funding. Thirty-two associations whose projects were deemed eligible received 900,000 DA each. The APW's approach to governance is based on a triptych of permanent consultation between elected officials, administration, and civil society.
According to Haddadou, the APW is committed to promoting participatory governance and democracy. The assembly has developed an approach that involves the university as a source of expertise. This approach aims to evaluate and improve the participatory governance model at each stage, taking into account the needs, actors, and context.
The APW's initiative has been welcomed by local associations, which see it as an opportunity to develop their skills and access funding. The training program is expected to enhance the associations' ability to develop and manage projects, increasing their chances of securing funding in the future.
The APW's support for local associations is part of a broader effort to promote economic and social development in Béjaïa. The province has a strong tradition of associative activity, with many local associations working on a range of issues, including education, healthcare, and community development.
The APW's decision to provide training and funding to local associations reflects its commitment to supporting the development of civil society in Béjaïa. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the province's social and economic development, and to promote a culture of participatory governance.
Key points
- The APW has allocated 200 million centimes to finance the training of 51 local associations.
- A total of 48 projects were selected for funding, out of 94 submitted.
- The APW has developed an approach based on permanent consultation between elected officials, administration, and civil society.
