Key Giveaways:
- Digital Transformation: Algeria is actively investing in modern communication technologies and digitalization to achieve national and regional leadership.
- Government Support: The initiative has strong support from President Tebboune, who has prioritized digitalization as a key part of Algeria’s economic revival plan.
- Youth-Led Innovation: Algeria is empowering its young workforce and supporting startups and businesses in adopting digital technologies.
Algiers, Algeria – Karim Bibi Triki, Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, has emphasized the country’s commitment to expanding access to modern communication technologies and digital services. This initiative is a key part of Algeria’s strategy to drive economic growth and achieve a leading position in the digital landscape.
During the opening of an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regional workshop themed “Towards Inclusive and Targeted Connectivity in the Arab Region,” Bibi Triki highlighted Algeria’s dedication to digital advancement.
“Algeria has benefitted from the political will of the country’s highest authorities, led by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who has made the generalization of modern communication technologies and the digitization of government services, one of the important lines of his ambitious program for the economic revival of Algeria,” said Bibi Triki.
He emphasized that Algeria has mobilized significant resources and human capital to achieve its ambitious goals in digital transformation.
Bibi Triki also acknowledged the crucial role of Algeria’s youth in driving digital innovation. He praised the efforts of startups and businesses in adopting digital technologies and contributing to the country’s progress.
“After hailing “a generation of young people imbued with national values, seeking to assert themselves and demonstrate their skills in all fields, through start-ups and medium and large enterprises,” the minister said that these companies “have adopted the digitization process and have perfectly integrated it in service of their strategies.””
Algeria’s advancements in fiber optic network connections and widespread internet access for households and businesses demonstrate its commitment to digital inclusion and modernization.
Bibi Triki expressed his hope that the ITU workshop would provide a platform for sharing Algeria’s experiences and achievements in digital transformation, inspiring other countries in the region.
By investing in digital infrastructure and empowering its youth, Algeria is laying the foundation for a strong digital economy and positioning itself as a leader in the region’s technological landscape.
