Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has directed the government to enhance secure digital interconnection between various institutions, sectors, and state establishments, expanding it to include provinces. This initiative aims to build an integrated digital administration based on smooth data exchange and recording, citizen data protection, and improved coordination between state institutions. The goal is to accelerate digital transformation and enhance public service quality.
Economic expert Abdelnour Qashi stated that the decision reflects a strategic approach to move beyond updating technical means to building an interconnected government system. This system will enable secure and effective information exchange, enhancing coordination between sectors. Qashi emphasized that extending digital interconnection to provinces will allow for smoother local data recording while ensuring citizen data protection.
The initiative marks a new phase in Algeria's digital transformation, shifting from fragmented to integrated administration based on accurate information and data-driven decisions. Qashi highlighted that this approach's importance lies in the state's ability to coordinate between institutions and respond quickly to societal and economic needs. He noted that multiple databases within sectors can lead to duplicated procedures, delayed file processing, and multiple required documents.
Algeria's digital infrastructure expansion supports this initiative, with over 6.81 million fixed internet subscriptions reported in the third quarter of 2025. Of these, approximately 2.56 million subscriptions were through fiber-optic FTTH, and 53.63 million were active mobile internet subscriptions from the third and fourth generations. Total internet subscriptions, fixed and mobile, reached around 60.54 million, a 7.07% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Extending digital interconnection to provinces is crucial given Algeria's vast area and diverse regional needs. Local, updated, and reliable data will enable the central government to make more accurate decisions, prioritize, allocate resources, monitor projects, and address citizen and economic challenges. From an economic perspective, interconnection can improve the investment climate and reduce administrative procedure costs.
Digital interconnection between institutions and provinces can accelerate information exchange, avoid duplicated file submissions, and unify data. This will require simplifying procedures, setting file processing deadlines, and ensuring digital system compatibility and data protection. Qashi emphasized that secure digital interconnection, if implemented with a clear vision and precise governance, will allow authorized institutions to access necessary information while preserving personal data.
The initiative also aims to enhance citizen trust by reducing service delivery times, minimizing travel, and improving information accuracy and privacy protection. As internet usage expands, there is a growing need to develop software, governance, cybersecurity, and human resources to ensure institutional interconnection and effective digital services. A forthcoming presidential decree is expected to clarify the roles of various bodies and define oversight and execution responsibilities.
Key points
- Algeria aims to enhance secure digital interconnection to improve public service quality and data protection.
- The initiative will enable smooth data exchange and recording, citizen data protection, and improved coordination between state institutions.
- Algeria's digital infrastructure expansion supports this initiative, with over 60.54 million internet subscriptions reported.
