The Algerian government is set to implement a decree on digital interoperability, aimed at enhancing public services and streamlining administrative processes. The decree, currently in development, is expected to enable secure data exchange between different institutions and administrations. According to Souheil Guessoum, an expert in digital technology and president of the Algerian Confederation of Citizen Patronage (CAPC), this move is crucial in allowing digital advancements to have a meaningful impact.
The decree is part of a broader effort to digitize public administration, with the aim of making public services more accessible and efficient. Guessoum emphasized that interoperability is not just a technical issue, but a condition that will enable digital advancements to produce their full effects. He noted that several administrations already have digital data and services, but the challenge is to enable their systems to communicate with each other, following common rules and clearly defined responsibilities.
The decree is expected to have a significant impact on businesses and citizens, reducing the need for redundant documentation and verification processes. Guessoum highlighted that this will lead to reduced delays, errors, and costs, while improving transparency. The CAPC has long advocated for this approach, which requires a robust governance framework for data, including reliable information, common formats, and strong cybersecurity measures.
The development of a national portal for digital services, Dzair Digital Services, is also underway. Guessoum welcomed this initiative, which brings together public digital services in a more accessible platform for citizens and businesses. However, he emphasized that the effectiveness of this portal will depend on its implementation, functionality, and results.
Guessoum stressed that the success of the decree will be measured by its impact on daily life, with citizens and businesses experiencing simpler and faster administrative processes. He noted that the portal is just a first step, and that more needs to be done to rethink procedures, eliminate unnecessary steps, and enable administrations to use existing information in a secure manner.
The CAPC president highlighted the benefits of this approach for businesses and citizens. For businesses, it means less time spent on formalities and more time for investment, production, and job creation. For citizens, it means a simpler, faster, and more equitable public service.
The Algerian government has taken an important step towards enhancing digital interoperability, with the instruction from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to develop the decree. The implementation of this decree is expected to have a significant impact on the country's digital landscape, and its success will depend on effective governance, robust cybersecurity measures, and a user-centric approach.
Key points
- The decree aims to enable secure data exchange between different institutions and administrations.
- The implementation of the decree is expected to reduce delays, errors, and costs, while improving transparency.
- The success of the decree will depend on effective governance, robust cybersecurity measures, and a user-centric approach.
