Algeria presented its commitment to innovation and governance in the field of social protection during the participation of the National Social Insurance Fund for employees (CNAS) in the International Social Security Association (ISSA) World Forum, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was announced on Thursday in a press release from the CNAS.
Nadir Kouadria, Director General of the CNAS, stated: “Innovation in social security institutions cannot succeed without strong leadership and clear governance. It is thanks to these two pillars that we can anticipate change and respond effectively to the needs of citizens. ‘ He thus placed modernisation and strategic vision at the heart of the reforms undertaken by the organisation during his speech at the major event, held under the slogan ’Shaping social security for a world in transition”, which is an international reference platform
The CNAS also made a notable contribution to several workshops and interactive sessions at the Global Forum, which brought together more than 1,500 representatives from 130 countries. This strong participation demonstrates the importance Algeria attaches to issues related to the modernisation of social security systems in an international context marked by profound changes.
The Director General of the CNAS also took part in the interactive session entitled ‘innovation zone’, where he presented concrete solutions deployed in Algeria to make social protection more accessible, more effective and more transparent.
Among the flagship initiatives highlighted, the CNAS presented the ‘e-chifa’ virtual card. This innovative digital solution, which will gradually replace the traditional card, modernises access to health services and increases transparency in the processing of files.Kouadria explained: “The e-chifa virtual card perfectly illustrates the CNAS’s desire to bring Algerian social protection into the digital age. It aims to simplify procedures, improve the monitoring of healthcare expenditure and streamline the relationship between insured persons and our services.”He added that this innovation is part of a broader digitalisation strategy, considered one of the Fund’s priority areas for development, in order to adapt its operations to the new expectations of social security contributors.
Algeria’s participation was also recognised with a certificate of merit awarded to the Fund as part of the video competition organised by the ISSA. The audiovisual productions presented by the CNAS, published on the Association’s official website, were praised for their relevance and contribution to promoting social security. This distinction confirms the institution’s creativity and ability to mobilise modern communication tools to raise public awareness of the importance of social protection. It highlights the impact of the CNAS’s initiatives beyond borders, strengthening Algeria’s visibility in specialised international bodies.It should be noted that the CNAS’s participation in the ISSA World Forum is not limited to a simple institutional presence. On the contrary, it embodies a strong desire to contribute to the exchange of experiences, share national successes and draw inspiration from best practices implemented around the world.