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The contribution of the national elite in the development of a national socio-economic development strategy and the strengthening of Algeria’s leadership at the regional and international level was at the heart of the meeting organized yesterday by the El Bina Movement , in anticipation of the presidential election campaign on September 7.
In his opening speech of this meeting entitled “Algerian elites and the 2024 presidential election: national roles and responsibilities”, Abdelkader Bengrina, president of the El Bina Movement, underlined the importance of this meeting to deepen dialogue and consultation around future programs for socio-economic development, international relations and measures to protect national security in strategic sectors.
Mr. Bengrina assured that the party opened its doors to dialogue without conditions or partisan commitment. This initiative aims to provide a platform for these elites to make their contribution to the next presidential election by developing a set of ideas, proposals and projects which will be submitted “to the presidential candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for whom the party expressed its confidence”, considering him as the man “most qualified to lead the country for a second presidential term”.
Bengrina said that, “according to the party’s analyses and not according to confirmed information,” the presidential campaign staff of candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune will be installed after July 5. He specified that the recommendations made during the workshops of this conference will be presented without modifications, as they will have been written by the participants.
He insisted that this conference aims to ensure that Algerian elites play a central role in future alliances and make their constructive contribution during the next presidential election, parliamentary elections, as well as in upcoming local events.
He also criticized the marginalization and political indifference that Algerian elites have faced, noting that their proposals have often been rejected, limiting their role to the academic domain.
However, despite this bitter observation, the president of the El Bina movement was keen to salute the efforts of the Algerian elites who, despite the obstacles, have silently contributed to national achievements. He highlighted their ability to resist the challenges of marginalization and continue working for the common good. Mr. Bengrina said Algerian elites must now assume greater responsibilities in proposing and leading the country’s future. This requires, according to him, the convergence of the efforts of all elites and increased dialogue with the political class, the authorities and the people.
The head of El Bina stressed the presence of more than 300 people representing academic skills and national elites who responded to the call on the need to make their contribution for the good of the homeland. He considered that this illustrates the willingness of national skills, in different strategic areas, to work together to build a solid and strong nation, in a spirit of national cohesion, freely and independently of any partisan affiliation.
As the presidential election on September 7 approaches, Mr. Bengrina said that this event imposes responsibilities and roles on everyone to assume. He expressed the hope that this conference will serve as a springboard to reduce the gap between elites and state institutions. He mentioned that in previous stages, this distance led to an isolation of elites, creating what sociologists call “aversion”, characterized by a lack of confidence in political action, a loss of hope in the possibility of contributing to the development of the nation, thus negatively affecting national cohesion.
It should be noted that during this meeting, the spirit of the call of 1er-November has been mentioned several times as an immutable beacon to lead the nation to safety. In addition, it was also highlighted the historical role of the Algerian elites who, since colonial times, have always been at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and independence. It was thus underlined that these elites are always ready to establish a consensual relationship with political parties and state institutions, in order to contribute to the socio-economic development and maintenance of the stability of the country.
The conference was structured around thirteen thematic workshops, covering a wide range of issues essential for national development. Thus, workshops were devoted to political and institutional issues, human development, youth and sports development, the economic aspect, food security, energy and environmental security as well as renewable energies, digitalization and artificial intelligence. Workshops were also devoted to the aspect of memory and history, diplomacy and foreign relations, the Algerian elite abroad, national security as well as good governance and local development.