Towards a national observatory on social equity in Algeria : CNES (Algeria). Mr. Omar Bouazouni, Head of Social Studies Division.

1. Toward an efficient and equity-
focused mechanism for monitoring
public policies
International conference on the “Institutional Frameworks for social equity
monitoring and improving the effectiveness of public policies in promoting
equity”
Palais des Nataions: 15-16 December 2014

2. 1. Introduction
CNES (Conseil National Economique et Social): A consultative institution
responsible for proposing strategic directions in favour of more efficient
and effective public policies.
A space for dialogue and discussions involving all layers of society.
A appropriate framework for taking into account cross-cutting and
complex issues.

3. Equity-sensitive Policies
Economy
Create wealth and improve
material wellbeing
Society
Fulfill needs related to health,
education, living, employment,
the prevention of social exclusion,
intergenerational equity
Environment
Preserve the diversity of
species and of natural and
energetic resources
equitable
sustainable
viablelivable
Act on one of
the links of
sustainable
development

4. Equity-sensitive policies
2 basic principles
• Equality of opportunity, as well as
• Do not exclude, namely in matters of health, education,
consumption, access to basic services…
2 major requirements
• Reinforce the levers of cohesion and actual participation
• Improve the targeting of vulnerabilities in all their forms

5. Operational process
Observatory institution beside CNES
Objectif:
Implement, in a unified framework, an observatory that alerts the
country of issues related to equity
Periodically presents Government with practical options for
anticipating or correcting the counter-effects of programmes with
a view to promoting social equity.

6. 3. Prerequisites
• An appropriate tool for informing decision-making, e.g.:
• Indices that measure human development deficits (IDHI, IIG, IPM)
• MODA “Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis”
• Sustainable governance index (OECD)
• Creation of norms specific to CNES
• A group of experts that will support the observatory
• A technical secretariat that ensures the preparation and
continuation of work
• A national network of ‘institutional focal points’

7. 4. Composition of the observatory
• CNES’ internal technical capacity:
• A social studies division
• An economic studies division
• A statistical and modeling division
• Representatives from the relevant sectors
• Civil society
• Researchers and think tanks

8. Thank you!