The Implications of Senatus- Consulte Law on Algeria' migration Process and urbanisation dynamics

Abstract EN

This article focuses on the historical roots of urban phenomenon and try systematically explain how and why this pattern of uneven urbanization took place.

In this article, we argue that the basic outlines of present-day urban patterns were established during the colonial period.

The major cause for migration in Algeria was the disadaptation of the traditional structure as a consequence of the French colonial policy.

The rural migration, which feeds the population growth and squatter settlements in Algerian cities, was preceded and prepared historically by basic changes that undermined the traditional land tenure throughout the colonial era.

We further argue that many contemporary problems and issues of change and policy derive from this start.

The present forms of urbanization and urban development in Algeria are an outcome of the historical process of expansion by French occupation.

to independence in 1962, urbanization in Algeria has increased, and rural migration has become the reflection of the government policy.

With low priority given to the squatter's residents, a large number of migrants to major Algerian cities are forced to live in slums and squat on vacant public land.

Thus, this article deals with : 1) The historical background of migration in Algeria.

2) The urbanization in Algeria from the colonial period to the contemporary era (1987).