Algeria is determined to promote social justice, emphasized President Abdelmadjid Tebboune this Wednesday during the 2nd Global Summit on Social Development held from November 3 to 7 in Doha. In a letter read on his behalf by the Minister of Labour, Abdelhak Saïhi, he reaffirmed his commitment to reducing inequalities and protecting the most vulnerable through ambitious reforms aimed at building a truly inclusive society.
“Algeria’s participation in this conference aims to renew our firm commitment to the principles of solidarity and equity and to illustrate our vision of inclusive and just development within the framework of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.” He noted that the country has undertaken deep institutional, economic, and social reforms to strengthen social justice and promote comprehensive and sustainable growth.
Saïhi detailed the measures taken by Algeria in various areas. Regarding the fight against poverty, he stated that “Algeria has adopted a comprehensive approach based on solidarity and direct social support,” including “raising wages, including the guaranteed minimum national wage, creating unemployment benefits, granting tax exemptions on low incomes, and supporting rural and agricultural development to ensure food security.”
In health and well-being, the minister highlighted that “Algeria has implemented a health policy based on free healthcare and universal access to health services.” He added that “thanks to these measures, life expectancy at birth has exceeded 79 years, and the basic vaccination rate among children has reached over 99%.”
On decent work and economic growth, Saïhi indicated that “Algeria has undertaken structural reforms to improve the investment climate, encourage job creation, and develop entrepreneurial spirit.” He also addressed reducing inequalities, explaining that “we pay special attention to social justice and equal opportunities for all through comprehensive policies aimed at reducing social and economic disparities.”
He added that “Algeria continues efforts to strengthen governance and transparency, while expanding the economic inclusion of vulnerable groups, integrating environmental and demographic dimensions into social policies to ensure their sustainability.”
At the end of his speech, Abdelhak Saïhi affirmed that “Algeria reiterates its firm commitment to social development based on justice and solidarity, as demonstrated by our participation in this global event.”