Empowering youth politically and developmentally is a strategic choice for the state

The Minister of Youth in charge of the Supreme Youth Council, Mustafa Hidawi, appreciated the political will of the state to support the border regions, promote regional justice, and promote local development, in a way that opens broader horizons for youth and empowers this group to contribute effectively to the process of construction and development.

During his supervision in the border state of Arisha, on Thursday, the conclusion of the activities of youth groups focused on political participation and local development, organized by the Supreme Youth Council in its second edition, in the presence of local authorities, representatives of youth activists and civil society activists, Hidawi stressed that the current stage requires conscious and responsible involvement of youth in political and public life, noting that Algeria is on the verge of national and local electoral elections, which requires young people to show a spirit of Citizenship and positive participation, whether through registration and voting or through candidacy and contributing to framing public debate and decision-making.

The Minister stressed that empowering youth politically and developmentally is a strategic choice for the state, and that the Supreme Council for Youth continues to accompany this dynamic through spaces of dialogue and consultation and the formulation of proposals that reflect the aspirations and concerns of youth, thus enhancing their role as a basic partner in achieving sustainable local development.

The meeting witnessed a direct listening session to the concerns of the youth of the region, where they presented a number of proposals related to employment, entrepreneurship, youth spaces, and mechanisms for supporting local initiatives. The Minister, on the occasion, confirmed that the doors of dialogue will remain open and that the voice of youth will remain present in drawing up public policies directed to their group. The meeting concluded with honoring the representatives of the revolutionary family in the Areisha region, in recognition of their contributions and sacrifices in the service of the nation.

These meetings fall within a participatory approach through which the Supreme Council for Youth seeks to establish a culture of listening and field interaction, and to consolidate the values ​​of active citizenship and shared responsibility in serving the nation.

The Minister supervised the launch of the Injaz Youth House project in Ain Fazza in the state of Tlemcen, within the framework of supporting and strengthening youth structures across the various states of the country. This project will be completed with a capacity of 50 beds, with the total completion period set at 10 months, to be a space that embraces various youth, cultural and sporting activities, and contributes to promoting youth tourism and encouraging the spirit of initiative and exchange among young people.

On this occasion, the Minister stressed the need to respect the specified completion deadlines, while adhering to the modern standards recently adopted by the Ministry in constructing and equipping youth structures, ensuring the quality of facilities and improving the conditions for receiving young people.

This step falls within the efforts of the Ministry of Youth aimed at expanding the network of youth hostels and improving the reception conditions for young people, in a way that keeps pace with their aspirations and enhances their effective participation in local and national development.