Algeria is accelerating its digital transformation with a bold plan to implement over 500 projects between 2025 and 2026 as part of its ‘Digital Algeria 2030’ initiative. Meriem Benmouloud, the High Commissioner for Digitalization, unveiled the strategy at a Government-Walis meeting held at the Palais des Nations in Algiers.
The plan aims to modernize public services, with 75% of the projects focusing on enhancing transparency and simplifying administrative processes. Key components include the creation of an Interactive National Portal for Digital Services and the launch of an interoperability platform designed to centralize procedures, reduce unnecessary travel, and improve information access for remote communities.
Benmouloud emphasized that Algeria is undergoing a significant digital transformation and urged collective efforts to position the country as a leader in global digital rankings. The five-pillar strategy, encompassing infrastructure, training, digital governance, digital economy, and digital society, is set to position Algeria as a regional leader in innovation and governance.
Despite the ambitious vision, challenges remain, as Algeria ranks 116th out of 193 countries in the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) as of 2024, improving from a score of 0.5611 in 2022 to 0.5956. However, the country’s focus on e-administration and digital governance through platforms like ‘Bawabatak’ reflects Algeria’s commitment to streamlining services and aligning with global digital trends. The ongoing efforts demonstrate the government’s progress in establishing a robust digital framework for the future.
