{"id":7864,"date":"2024-08-16T11:27:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=7864"},"modified":"2024-08-16T11:27:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:27:19","slug":"presidential-candidate-abdelmadjid-tebboune-pledges-continued-social-support-and-economic-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=7864","title":{"rendered":"Presidential Candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune Pledges Continued Social Support and Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the independent candidate for the September 7 presidential elections, reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining social support policies by assisting vulnerable groups and enhancing citizens&#8217; purchasing power, along with bolstering economic development across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his address on the &#8220;Direct Expression&#8221; program broadcasted by audiovisual media, part of the first day of the election campaign, Tebboune pledged to continue the &#8220;achievements made in economic and financial fields&#8221; and to maintain a &#8220;youth-supportive policy, preserving the social character of the state, and advancing housing projects in various formats.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tebboune also emphasized his commitment to fighting various negative phenomena and scourges, such as bribery and corruption, while protecting vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities and those who are ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The independent candidate also aims to continue improving the purchasing power of citizens by reducing taxes and increasing wages, with planned salary increases expected to reach 100% by 2027. He also intends to raise pension allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Tebboune vowed to continue combating inflation, which, according to him, has been reduced from 11% to 6%, a move he believes will gradually &#8220;strengthen the value of the national currency.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the local level, Tebboune promised to review the municipal and provincial laws, expanding the powers of elected officials to enhance democracy at the municipal level, and to reconsider administrative divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the independent candidate highlighted the achievements of his first presidential term, including the &#8220;recovery of stolen public funds through the issuance of nearly 285 judicial commissions across 32 countries, which involved 755 bank accounts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also addressed the challenges faced during the early part of his previous term, such as the global crisis caused by COVID-19, attempts to create shortages of essential goods, and wildfires in some provinces. Tebboune assured that the Algerian state &#8220;did not abandon its citizens and worked to compensate those affected.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the economic front, Tebboune pointed to the &#8220;restoration of the country&#8217;s financial strength from foreign exchange reserves without resorting to borrowing, which could jeopardize our political position.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the independent candidate for the September 7 presidential elections, reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining social support policies by assisting vulnerable groups and enhancing citizens&#8217; purchasing power, along with bolstering economic development across various sectors. 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