The Algerian Ministry of National Solidarity, Family, and the Status of Women launched an electronic guide dedicated to the economic inclusion of people with special needs. According to local media reports, the initiative functions as a digital guidance platform and seeks to connect training, support services, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Minister Soraya Mouloudji supervised the launch, which marked a key step in “the national strategy aimed at strengthening economic empowerment, social justice, and equal opportunity.” Authorities presented the guide as an accessible reference tool designed for a broad range of stakeholders, including beneficiaries, public institutions, specialized associations, and employers, within a coordinated and multisectoral framework.
The system organizes the inclusion pathway around several pillars, covering rehabilitation, vocational training, job placement, and support for income-generating activities. Vocational training occupies a central role, with programs tailored to different types of disabilities. These programs include in-person training, apprenticeship schemes, and distance learning delivered through digital platforms.
The guide also outlines the existing regulatory framework. In particular, it recalls the obligation for employers to reserve at least 1% of jobs for people with disabilities, in line with Executive Decree No. 25-01 of February 20, 2025, as cited by Le Jeune Indépendant. This initiative emerges amid persistent imbalances in Algeria’s labor market. According to the National Statistics Office, the unemployment rate reached 12.7% in October 2024, with wide disparities by age and gender.
For people with disabilities, access to employment remains even more challenging. A report published in 2023 showed that, despite protective legislation and hiring quotas, employers rarely comply with these requirements. Structural barriers, persistent discrimination, and insufficient support continue to constrain professional integration.
This article was initially published in French by Félicien Houindo Lokossou
Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum
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