303. State budget intervention: the State finances family allocations and national solidarity
expenses through the granting of a differential addition for pensioners whose pension
allowance from the contributory claims does not reach the minimum legal amount. Either 75%
of the SNMG and 2.5 times the SNMG for the national liberation war veterans, additional
benefits for the small pension and disability allowances and for retirement allowances.
304. Employers’ obligations: The employer plays a key role in the area of liability and
recovery of contributions. Within the prescribed deadlines, the employer must: make an activity
statement; request for the membership of employees in his employment; provide salary
statements and persons employed; finally, should pay the contributions, his employer’s
contribution and the employees’ portion and for social insurance.
Article 17:
Right to education and the right to take part in the cultural life of one’s community
305. The right to education in Algeria is established by the fundamental texts of the Republic
which guarantee free access for all children. Indeed, under Article 53, the Constitution
stipulates that “the right to education is guaranteed. Education is free under the conditions
determined by statute. Primary education is compulsory”.
306. The Government of Algeria pays very keen attention to the education sector which is one
of its priority areas particularly during the preparation of its budget, 20% of which is allocated
to education. The constant growth of this budget, which stood at 280 billion dinars in 2008,
and will reach more than 672 billion dinars in 2011, is a reflection of the constant concern shown
by the government for this sector.
307. Moreover, Law No. 08-04 of 23 January 2008 on the national education policy and Law
No. 08-07 of 23 January 2008 on the education and vocational training policy, consolidate the
general approach of the education sector reform and underscore compulsory schooling for all
girls and boys between the ages of 6 to 16 years with the possibility of a further two-year
extension for children with disabilities. Additionally, the ability of every citizen to obtain a
recognized vocational qualification is a permanent national goal. The State ensures equal
opportunity for access to public education services. Failure of parents or legal guardians to
comply with this obligation shall lead to criminal sanctions 44 against such persons.
308. The promulgation of new statutes, especially Law No. 08-315, on the special status of
public servants belonging to specific educational corps has made it possible to reclassify all its
personnel, who consequently, have benefitted from considerable pay hikes with retrospective
effect from 2008. Furthermore, the open dialogue system to the various trade unions numbering
about 7 has assisted in finding solutions to the multiplicity of conflicts that had arisen in the past
in the sector. At the same time, a major housing programme has been established for all teachers
plying their trade in localities in the South.
309. On the other hand, as a means of ensuring inclusive education, it should be noted that
arrangements to provide care for children with specific needs have been jointly put in place
with the sectors concerned.
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