o Human resource development; o Promote sports at the topmost level and sustain the participation of Algeria in international competitions; o Promote growth in sports medicine and research activities in sports science and technology; o Promote sports for all; o Promote the development of physical education and school sports; o Promote ethics in sports and the fight against violence in sports. 340. In the area of sports infrastructure, Algeria has 13,944 youth and sports structures equipped with all the operational amenities which are equitably distributed across the nation. Measures have been taken to facilitate access to these facilities, including: - Free access to leisure activities that are non-exclusive to the youth; - Generalization of sports practice including female and sports for persons with disabilities; - Generalization of the practice of sports in schools; - Free access to the Internet and ICT; - Promotion of youth tourism. 341. Concerning the partnership with youth associations, it is necessary to indicate that the latter is a key player for the mobilization of the youth. It is also a major trump card in the strategy of the public authorities to complement actions taken particularly in the area of youth activities and the practice of sports. This partnership has led to the involvement of not less than 3,000 youth associations and more than 5,000 sports associations which benefit from State assistance including substantial support for training, financing through the sector budget allocations, the National Fund for Youth Initiatives and the practice of sports and through the 48 Wilayas’ Funds for Youth Initiatives and the Practice of Sports. Furthermore, premises have been provided including qualified personnel to support them in the administrative tasks. 342. As an illustration, in 2011, 2012 and 2013, 689 national and local youth associations received financial support for the completion of projects regarding care in different areas : - Socio-economic and cultural activities Tourism and exchanges Volunteerism Leisure and vacation centres 343. Regarding socio-educational development, the promotion of leisure and citizenship, several youth activities have been organized on a yearly basis in several activities for development and creativity through exchanges and discovery in the 48 wilayas of the Country. These activities and events are many; they include the National Youth Exhibition “The Green Gesture” or the “Floralies” Exhibition at the national electronic games meeting including HipHop dance, folklore songs, short films, fanfare, etc. 344. Furthermore, in order to promote the spirit of citizenship among the youth, the latter are involved in programmes commemorating national and international days every year. It should be indicated on this score that since the recommendations of the African Ministers Conference held at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa in 2006 to celebrate 1st November as African Youth Day, Algeria has been celebrating this day for two reasons. 57