The Algerian government has launched eight community spaces for selling vegetables, fruits, and food products in seven municipalities of Oum El Bouaghi province. This initiative aims to support citizens' purchasing power and provide essential products at reasonable prices. The move is part of the government's efforts to implement recommendations from the country's top authorities to ensure citizens' needs are met and their purchasing power is enhanced.
One of the community spaces was opened in a former tobacco and sulfur warehouse, which now hosts a commercial space for selling food products, vegetables, and fruits. The market features numerous traders and representatives from public and private institutions, including a cooperative that provides affordable grains and legumes. The space has seen significant interest from citizens, with many flocking to purchase essential products.
The Secretary-General of Oum El Bouaghi province, who oversaw the opening, stated that the initiative aims to provide citizens with easy access to essential products while controlling market prices. He added that these community spaces will help eliminate informal trading practices, such as street vendors, and provide a secure and comfortable environment for traders.
The province has opened nearly eight community spaces close to citizens, allowing them to purchase products at competitive prices. These spaces are equipped with electricity and security, ensuring a safe and comfortable shopping experience. The provincial trade directorate will monitor the markets to ensure traders comply with laws and regulations.
Head of the Market Organization and Economic Information Office at the Oum El Bouaghi Trade Directorate, Haffaf Azeddine, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to promote direct sales spaces and provide citizens with a range of products at competitive prices. He emphasized that the markets aim to contribute to ensuring product availability, stabilizing supply, and encouraging fair and transparent trading practices.
Azeddine added that the Oum El Bouaghi Trade Directorate continues to monitor and control market prices, ensuring traders adhere to laws and regulations, particularly regarding prices, invoicing, and product quality. The directorate is committed to protecting citizens and traders by providing a fair and transparent market environment.
The opening of these community spaces is part of a broader effort to support citizens' purchasing power and provide essential products at reasonable prices. The initiative is expected to be expanded to other municipalities, contributing to the country's economic stability and citizens' well-being.
Key points
- The Algerian government has launched eight community spaces for selling vegetables, fruits, and food products in seven municipalities of Oum El Bouaghi province.
- The initiative aims to support citizens' purchasing power and provide essential products at reasonable prices.
- The community spaces are equipped with electricity and security, ensuring a safe and comfortable shopping experience.
