Algerian authorities are intensifying their push to accelerate the country's digital transformation. After a year of significant progress on numerous projects, a clear vision for the future is emerging.

Algeria commits to accelerating its digital transition with the launch of more than 500 projects between 2025 and 2026, with 75% of them focused on the modernization of public services. The plan was announced on Tuesday by Meriem Benmouloud, High Commissioner for Digitalization, during a meeting between the government and provincial governors. 

"Algeria is undergoing a clear transition toward digitalization, requiring collective efforts to achieve the desired digital transformation and position Algeria at the forefront of global rankings," said Benmouloud. She explained that these projects represent a major step forward in making public services more accessible and transparent.

The initiatives align with the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, which is currently under development. This strategy revolves around five key pillars: infrastructure, training, digital governance, digital economy, and digital society. One of its flagship measure is the creation of an Interactive National Portal for Digital Services and an interoperability platform. These tools aim to centralize administrative procedures, reduce unnecessary travel, and improve access to information, particularly for those in remote areas.

Despite this momentum, additional efforts are needed to strengthen e-governance. Algeria ranks 116th out of 193 countries in the 2024 United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), with a score of 0.5956. While this marks a modest improvement from its 2022 score of 0.5611, the new projects are designed to enhance Algeria’s competitiveness and establish it as a regional leader in digital transformation.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji