Ballalou insiste sur la nécessité d’accélérer la mise en place du comité d’éthique de l’artiste
Summary of Recent Developments in Algerian Cultural Policy
Algeria’s Minister of Culture and the Arts, Zouhir Ballalou, has highlighted the urgent need for the establishment of an artist’s ethics committee, a key institutional framework aimed at ensuring adherence to both legal and ethical standards in artistic practice. This initiative, conveyed through an official communiqué on Monday, follows the directive to the National Council of Arts and Letters (CNAL) to expedite the committee’s formation in accordance with a presidential decree outlining the artist’s status.
The ethics committee is designed to create an environment of discipline and integrity in the arts sector, overseeing compliance with established rules and principles governing artistic endeavors. The communiqué also noted plans to establish a mediation and ethics body specifically for the film industry, in line with a newly published executive decree. This national body will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of the cinematographic sector by developing an ethical charter for film activities, ensuring its enforcement, mediating between industry professionals, fostering fair competition, and protecting the rights of all participants in the film community.
In conjunction with these initiatives, Minister Ballalou emphasized the importance of maintaining professional standards within the cultural and artistic fields. He views this as essential for the development of the sector, asserting that compliance with ethical values is paramount to uphold the distinguished principles underpinning artistic work. This approach aims to bolster responsible and transparent practices among cultural stakeholders.
While advocating for the freedom of creative expression, the Ministry of Culture and the Arts simultaneously stresses that such creativity must occur within the bounds of national laws and ethical charters guiding artistic practice. This alignment serves the greater interest of the country and its strategic vision for cultural advancement and development.
Through these measures, the ministry is committed to nurturing a robust and ethically grounded cultural landscape that supports both the creative community and the integrity of the artistic profession.
This summary presents the key points articulated by the Minister, highlighting the significance of ethical oversight and support for artistic freedom within the framework of national interests and legal standards.
