Algeria is intensifying efforts to fast-track its digital transformation. The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to implement over 500 digitalization projects between 2025 and 2026.
Meriem Benmouloud, the High Commissioner for Digitalization, announced during the Government-Walis meeting at the Palais des Nations in Algiers.
The initiatives, which are a core part of the “Algeria Digital 2030” strategy, aim to modernize public services, with 75% of the projects focused on improving transparency and simplifying administrative processes. Benmouloud emphasized that the digital transition is critical to positioning Algeria as a global leader in digital innovation.
“Algeria is experiencing a clear transition towards digitalization, requiring the combination of all efforts to achieve the expected digital transformation and place the country at the top of global rankings,” she stated.
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Key components of the “Algeria Digital 2030” strategy include establishing a National Interactive Portal for Digital Services and an interoperability platform. These tools are designed to centralize administrative procedures, minimize unnecessary travel, and improve access to information, especially for remote communities.
Despite the progress, challenges remain in advancing e-governance. Algeria currently ranks 116th out of 193 countries in the United Nations e-Government Development Index (EGDI) for 2024, with a score of 0.5956. This marks a slight improvement from its 2022 score of 0.5611.
The government’s digitalization drive is expected to enhance Algeria’s global competitiveness and reinforce its position as a regional leader in digital transformation.
