Algiers – Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamal Baddari, recently convened a coordination meeting with the heads of regional university conferences (Central, East, and West) to discuss pedagogical and research aspects, as well as preparations for the official launch of the Unified Window project, according to a ministry statement released on Monday.
The meeting, attended by several officials, including the Director of the National Polytechnic School of Architecture and Urban Planning, the Director of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies, and the Director of the National Agency, focused on leveraging research outcomes and technological development. This initiative aims to strengthen coordination between various stakeholders within the university and research system.
Directors from several universities, such as the University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Constantine 3 University, and Tlemcen Abou Bekr Belkaid University, participated in the meeting via video conference. They exchanged views on improving pedagogical performance, developing scientific research, enhancing innovation mechanisms, and connecting the university with its economic environment.
According to the same source, this meeting is part of the ministry’s vision to modernize the management of higher education and unify university services through the Unified Window. This initiative is expected to simplify procedures, improve the quality of services provided to students and researchers, and enhance the effectiveness of the higher education and scientific research system at the national level. The Unified Window project is poised to streamline access to information and services for all stakeholders in the higher education sector.
The ministry anticipates that this unified platform will significantly reduce bureaucratic hurdles and foster a more efficient and accessible learning and research environment. Further details regarding the official launch date and specific functionalities of the Unified Window are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
