MPs are demanding university qualifications be reformed and aligned with the labour market
Members of Parliament and the National Board of Governors demand an amendment to the scientific people's map and the development of university services during the discussion of the Ministry of Higher Education budget for 2027.
MPs in parliament today called for reform of the people's scientific system and university specialties during a joint hearing attended by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mehmer Balade. Interveners in the session devoted to discussing the draft budget for 2027 demanded that the Ministry's mission be to enhance the alignment of formation and academic pathways with labour market needs, economic activities and development needs.
MEPs stressed a real gap between the outcomes of the higher education system and the requirements for integration into the economic and operational cycle, demanding that new students be directed towards vital sectors to support the contribution of competencies in driving economic growth. Participants stressed reviewing the map of disciplines by creating a population that responds to the requirements of operators and reviewing routes that do not provide adequate opportunities for professional integration.
Representatives have put forward proposals calling for supporting patents, research and development and providing the necessary credits to finance them in order to ensure flexibility between the academic system and the national economy. Parliamentarians also raised the issue of improving student living conditions by supporting clubs and associations and providing spaces for cultural and social activities in various institutions.
The discussions addressed the issue of achieving equity in the distribution of universities, higher education institutions and scientific research across different parts of the country, ensuring equal access to formation, distribution of services and accommodation. He stressed the importance of addressing developmental disparities between actors through equitable deployment of academic institutions and research centres.
This session was held as part of the discussion of the draft budget of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for 2027 within the joint parliamentary committees. The deliberations were organised by the Committee on Education, Vocational Training, Scientific Research, Youth and Sports of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People in conjunction with the Committee on Development and Social Services of the National Council of Territories in accordance with the procedures for the study of sectoral budgets.