Ending playing elbow for School supplies

Back-to-school season usually means excitement for kids, but stress for parents. Rising prices for notebooks, backpacks, and textbooks often hit family budgets hard. This year, the Algerian government says it wants to ease the tiempo

Acting Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb makes a wake up call before governement staff and local authority and  business leaders to make sure school supplies are affordable and available everywhere. Their plan? Open regional fairs, local markets, and special sales points across the country.

In Oran, nine school-supply markets are already up and running. Families can find everything from pens to backpacks at fair prices, with more than 120 producers and distributors taking part. The same push is happening in Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bouira, and even in the south Ouargla, Illizi, Ghardaïa, and Adrar where dozens of vendors are offering school items at lower costs.

Parents call it a breath of fresh air. Instead of marathoning  for supplies or paying inflated prices, they now have nearby, organized spaces to shop with confidence. These markets will stay open until late September, giving families time and choice.

For the government, this isn’t just about selling pencils and notebooks. It’s about easing financial pressure, supporting local production, and making sure no student is left behind when school starts.

The message is clear: education comes first, and every child deserves the tools to succeed.

R.S