
Job Creation: A Policy That Is Starting to Prove Its Worth
The job market in Algeria is at the heart of the country's economic transitions and social challenges. Long characterized
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The job market in Algeria is at the heart of the country's economic transitions and social challenges. Long characterized

Economy of Algeria news

Algeria - The 'Sonelgaz' group announced in a statement today, Saturday, the establishment of an exceptional program coinciding with the period of the Baccalaureate certificate exams (June 7-11), aimed at ensuring the continuity of electricity and gas supply across the national territory, especially at the examination centers.

The Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Nassima Arahab, discussed with the Secretary General for Vocational Education and Training at the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports of the Hellenic Republic, Olga Kafitzopoulou, the prospects for cooperation between Algeria and Greece in the field of vocational training and education and the exchange of successful experiences. According to the ministry, Arahab, during the meeting held in Cairo with Kafitzopoulou, reviewed Algeria's vision for developing the vocational training and education system and making it more aligned with the needs of the national economy, emphasizing the importance of investing in human capital. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The National Railway Transport Company announced today, Saturday, to all candidates for the 2026 Baccalaureate exam that transportation will be free on the suburban lines of Algiers, Constantine, Oran, and Annaba throughout the entire period of the Baccalaureate exams.

The National Company for Urban and Suburban Transport of Algiers and its suburbs, 'Ittouza', announced today, Saturday, the free transport for candidates of the Baccalaureate certificate for the June 2026 session, in order to provide the best transport conditions for the candidates.

The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, met with Monica Ricaldi de Giacomi, the Minister of Labor of the Republic of Paraguay, on the sidelines of his participation in the 114th International Labor Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 1 to June 12, 2026.

The Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Nassima Arahab, held talks on Friday in Cairo with the Minister of Education and Technical Education of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mohamed Abdel Latif, during which they discussed prospects for developing cooperation between Algeria and Egypt.

The government has decided, through the youth employment support system, that the death of a beneficiary of the micro-enterprise support system does not automatically lead to the cancellation of the project or exempt the heirs from financial obligations. Instead, the situation is handled according to flexible mechanisms that take into account the continuity of activity or the settlement of the loan on a case-by-case basis. Under this approach, in some cases, the project can be transferred to a qualified family member to continue the economic activity, while the granted loans remain in effect and are settled either through rescheduling or through settlement arrangements between the bank, the agency, and the beneficiary, preserving the contractual nature of the financing. Debt rescheduling according to repayment capacity.

Algeria - The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, praised the role of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council as a key driver of economic development in Algeria, according to a statement from the council. This came during a high-level meeting in Geneva between a delegation of Algerian employers, headed by Kamal Moula, and the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo. On this occasion, Mr. Gilbert Houngbo congratulated the Algerian Economic Renewal Council for all its efforts and commitments made in the field, praising the 'remarkable dynamism of the council which today imposes itself as a key driver of economic development in Algeria.' The discussions highlighted the 'engagement of the...

The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Abdelhak Sayhi, held bilateral talks with the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor of the Syrian Arab Republic, Hind Qabwat, during his participation in the 114th International Labour Conference held in Geneva from June 1 to June 12, 2026.

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro Enterprises has launched the project 'Green Growth and Job Creation' as a new step aimed at promoting the green economy and creating sustainable job positions, under the supervision of Minister Nourredine Wahid and in partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark and the United Nations Development Programme. According to a statement from the relevant ministry, this strategic project is being implemented through the launch of a two-day training workshop for the benefit of the staff and trainers of the National Agency for Support and Development of Entrepreneurship (NESDA) and the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM), which fall under the ministry's supervision, aiming to enhance and develop their capabilities.