Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Murad has emphasized the importance of implementing decentralized democracy. On October 27, 2026, Murad chaired the installation ceremony of a new governor for the state of Bordj Bou Arreridj. He highlighted the need to continue efforts to develop local areas and involve citizens in managing their affairs. This aligns with the recommendations of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Murad stressed that achieving development goals requires enhanced coordination among local officials. He emphasized the importance of respecting the powers of the governor as the primary authority at the state level. This ensures harmony in management between local groups and executives. The minister also highlighted the governor's role in coordinating the work of various services and bodies at the state level.
The minister called for respecting the powers allocated to governors and enhancing their role in coordinating the work of various services. This is within an administrative relationship based on integration and consultation, both vertically with central authorities and horizontally with local groups and executives. Murad emphasized that executive directors' role is to assist and accompany the governor in performing their duties.
Murad warned against bypassing administrative coordination channels. He stressed the importance of consulting and informing governors about developments related to sectors overseen by executive directors. This enables governors to follow up on files and make decisions based on available data. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of state management and ensure coordination between sectoral interests.
The minister emphasized the need to continue efforts to improve citizens' living conditions. This is in line with President Tebboune's directives, who prioritizes citizens' needs. Murad called for involving citizens in determining priorities and monitoring their concerns through a participatory democracy approach. This approach aims to enhance trust between citizens and administration.
Murad also highlighted the importance of improving basic services such as drinking water, roads, electricity, gas, housing, healthcare, education, and sports facilities. He emphasized directing development programs towards projects that directly address citizens' concerns and reduce disparities between regions. The minister also stressed the need to continue supporting investment and developing industrial areas.
In the economic aspect, Murad emphasized the importance of enhancing the production capacities of states and promoting Algerian exports. This includes exports to African markets, which would reduce dependence on imports and conserve foreign currency. The minister also highlighted the need to support national production and enhance grain storage capacities in light of international market fluctuations.
Key points
- Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Murad emphasizes the importance of decentralized democracy
- Murad stresses the need to respect the powers of governors
- The minister aims to enhance the effectiveness of state management and coordination between sectoral interests
