Former education minister invited to attend reforms assessment meetings in Algeria

Education independent unions suggested to call in national education former minister Abu Bekr Benbouzid and education reforms mastermind Ali Benzaghou to attend a three-day-meeting about reforms assessment due to be held on Monday.

President of the National Union for Education and Training Workers Sadek Dziri told Echorouk education reforms which were launched in 2003 were adopted by the State. “Because of that, there is no need to call in former education minister and Professor Benzaghou. The assessment of 10 years reforms must be done far from pressure.”

He believes that shedding light on negative points is not meant to accuse certain persons including the former minister. “The assessment aims at having strong Algerian schools. Benbouzid’s presence in the meeting will not bother us.”

National Secretary in charge of information and communication at the independent council of high school teachers Messaoud Boudiba said the meeting is an appropriate occasion to invite Benzaghou and Benbouzid. “Their presence is encouraging to open door to everyone because the debate would be beneficial.”

Secretary General in charge of organization at the National Union of Education Workers Kouider Yahiaoui said the reforms period was very short. Benbouzid’s presence in the meeting is not important, according to the union.