Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts is accelerating the establishment of an Artist Ethics Committee, a move aimed at ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards within the artistic practice. Minister Zouhir Bellou instructed the National Council for Arts and Letters to expedite the committee's formation, adhering to the presidential decree outlining the fundamental law for artists. According to a ministry statement released Monday, this committee will serve as an “institutional framework” responsible for upholding legal and ethical guidelines, fostering a disciplined and transparent environment within the arts. The ministry emphasizes its commitment to promoting professional values within the cultural and artistic landscape, viewing it as a cornerstone for safeguarding the noble principles underpinning artistic work and fostering responsible and transparent practices among cultural stakeholders.
Furthermore, the ministry announced the creation of a Mediation Body for Ethics in Cinematographic Activity. This national body, established under a recently published executive decree, will be responsible for developing and enforcing a code of ethics for the film industry. Its mandate includes mediating disputes among film professionals, promoting fair competition, and protecting the rights of stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the improvement and advancement of the cinematographic sector.
The ministry underscored its unwavering support for creative freedom and its encouragement. However, it stressed that such creativity must operate within the bounds of the Republic’s laws and ethical charters governing artistic practice. This framework, the ministry stated, is essential to serving the nation’s higher interests and its cultural and developmental strategies.
These initiatives demonstrate the Algerian government’s commitment to fostering a thriving and responsible artistic ecosystem, balancing creative expression with ethical considerations and legal compliance. The establishment of both the Artist Ethics Committee and the Mediation Body for Cinema underscore a proactive approach to regulating and supporting the cultural sector, ensuring its contribution to national development while upholding high ethical standards.
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Written by Noor Eleslam
