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National Union of Algerian Farmers

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National Union of Algerian Farmers
Native name
الاتحاد الوطني للفلاحين الجزائريين
Company typeTrade union
IndustryAgriculture
Founded1973
Headquarters
Algeria
Area served
Algeria

National Union of Algerian Farmers (, UNPA) represents a collective organization for agricultural workers in Algeria. Established in 1973 and formally recognized by the National Liberation Front (FLN), UNPA was among the six principal mass organizations during the FLN period.[1] The Algerian authorities initiated the creation of UNPA in 1972.[2] Its structure was intricate, comprising numerous affiliated and administrative entities operating at both local and regional tiers.[3]

In contrast to other FLN-era mass groups like UGTA and UNJA, UNPA operated with reduced independence, as many of its roles were overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture. During President Houari Boumediène's tenure, the majority of agricultural land was nationalized, resulting in UNPA membership largely consisting of farmers lacking significant private landholdings. Due to its absence of an autonomous union tradition prior to its formation and its integration within the ruling party framework, UNPA was less politically engaged, unified, and influential compared to its counterparts.[3]

UNPA convened a national congress in April 1978 ahead of the FLN party congress,[4] followed by a third congress held in January 1982.[5]

Under President Chadli Bendjedid, a policy promoting land privatization reversed much of the earlier nationalization efforts. Post-1988, certain factions separated from UNPA to create independent unions focused on complete decollectivization.[3] UNPA’s position on privatization has fluctuated: it initially endorsed privatization in 1995 but subsequently retracted this support. By 2004, the union approved leasing and concession arrangements for state-owned lands while opposing new forms of ownership.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Rouadjia, Ahmed. Grandeur et décadence de l'Etat algérien. Paris: Karthala, 1994. p. 210
  2. ↑ Lawless, Richard I., and Allan M. Findlay. North Africa: Contemporary Politics and Economic Development. London: Croom Helm, 1984. p. 29
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The National Union of Algerian Farmers
  4. ↑ Lawless and Findlay, 1984, p. 30
  5. ↑ Barakat, Halim Isber. Contemporary North Africa: Issues of Development and Integration. London: Croom Helm, 1985. p. 124
  6. ↑ Aghrout, Ahmed, and Mohamed Redha Bougherira. Algeria in Transition: Reforms and Development Prospects. London: RoutledgeCurzon, 2004. p. 105
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