Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud has called for a shift in the management of public projects, focusing on their economic and social impact. Speaking at the installation ceremony of the new wali of Boumerdès, Amine Benmalek, Sayoud emphasized the need for a new approach that prioritizes the tangible benefits of public projects. This approach aims to move beyond mere project completion and focus on the actual effects on citizens' daily lives.
Sayoud's directive aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's efforts to enhance local administration performance. The President's decree, signed on September 16, 2026, appointed Amine Benmalek as the new wali of Boumerdès. Sayoud highlighted the importance of effective and transparent public management, stressing that project evaluation should be based on their impact on the ground and their utility to citizens.
Boumerdès, a strategically located province with diverse potential, offers opportunities for growth in various sectors, including public works, transportation, water resources, industry, investment, healthcare, agriculture, and tourism. Sayoud noted that the province has several ongoing projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public services, and economic attractiveness. However, he emphasized that the goal is to ensure these projects have a lasting, positive impact on the population.
To achieve this goal, Sayoud instructed the new wali to conduct a thorough assessment of ongoing projects, identifying obstacles and proposing practical solutions to accelerate their completion and implementation. This involves evaluating projects based on their functionality and usefulness, rather than just their physical progress or completion rate.
Sayoud also stressed the importance of addressing projects facing delays or difficulties, ensuring that completed infrastructure is fully utilized and meets its intended objectives. He called for treating identified shortcomings and dysfunctions, allowing for better identification of challenges and coordinated responses with relevant stakeholders.
The minister tasked the new wali with establishing a precise diagnostic of major ongoing projects, identifying priorities, and determining measures to overcome encountered difficulties. This involves proposing practical solutions to accelerate project realization and entry into operation, ultimately guaranteeing positive effects on citizens and the province's development dynamics.
Sayoud highlighted the need for effective coordination among various actors, including sectors, services, local authorities, elected officials, civil society, and economic operators. He emphasized that achieving development objectives requires durable coordination, fostering a culture of consultation and collaborative work to better address constraints and facilitate project concretization.
Key points
- Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud emphasizes need for public projects to have tangible economic and social impact.
- Boumerdès province has diverse potential for growth in various sectors.
- Sayoud instructs new wali to conduct thorough assessment of ongoing projects.
