In English L’Algérie s’attèle actuellement à diversifier son écon-omie, en particulier depuis que la chute du prix du pétrole en 2014 a incité les autorités à réduire le rôle des hydrocarbures dans l’économie et à encourager le développement d’autres secteurs. Pour atteindre cet objectif de diversification, l’Algérie a défini les secteurs prioritaires suivants, à savoir l’industrie,…
En Français Algeria has been working to diversify its economy, especially since the fall in global oil prices in 2014 led the authorities to reduce the role of hydrocarbons and develop other sectors. Industry, agriculture, tourism and ICT have been identified as priority areas to reach this target, and digitalisation and entrepreneurship are set to play a major role in their development strategies.…
Interview:Riad Hartani How is the Algiers Smart City project a catalyst for the development of innovative firms? RIAD HARTANI: The Algiers Smart City project shall be seen as a means and not an end in itself. Its primary goal is to fast track the development of a technology-based ecosystem, and for the city and its citizens to take advantage of that. In other words, it should be a catalyst…
A major transformation of Algeria’s IT landscape has taken place following the arrival of 3G and 4G technologies, with the country’s internet penetration rate jumping rapidly from 25.6% in 2014 to 71.2% by the end of 2016. In contrast to cuts in budgetary spending, the increased prevalence of integrated digital operations has helped reduce operational costs and improve efficiency for many…
At $156bn in 2016, Algeria’s GDP is the largest in the Maghreb region and the second largest in North Africa, and with a per capita GDP of $3843, it also ranks as the wealthiest in North Africa.
Technological advances over the past decade have played a fundamental role in transforming business practices and promoting a new digital culture in Algeria. A major shift in Algeria’s IT landscape has taken place following the arrival of 3G and 4G technologies, with the internet penetration rate jumping from 25.6% in 2014 to 71.2% by the end of 2016. Although still under consideration, the approval…
Advances in the digital environment have been key to Algeria’s recent rise in global economic and development indices. The country was named the “most dynamic” Arab market in the ICT Development Index 2016, released by the UN’s International Telecommunications Union, rising nine places to 103rd out of 175 countries. Algeria has prioritised IT and ICT enhancement as a cornerstone of…
Technological advances over the past decade have played a fundamental role in transforming business practices and promoting a new digital culture in Algeria. As a result of this expansion, a range of new innovations and trends has developed, leading to the reshaping of the telecoms industry. Government efforts to boost levels of internet penetration and expand the use of communication technologies…
Hydrocarbons represent 31% of GDP and more than 60% of government revenue. However, low oil prices have had a dramatic impact on producers around the world. Algeria has been unable to shield itself from that trend, which has had significant implications for the domestic economy. The drop in oil prices, as well as rises in government spending in recent years, has led to the emergence of large fisca
Algeria saw the launch of the country’s first 3G networks in late 2013, after similar rollouts by its neighbours Tunisia and Morocco. However, the country has quickly made up for lost time, with the introduction in October 2016 of 4G LTE networks by all three of Algeria’s mobile network operators, with all 48 of the country’s provinces expected to have coverage by 2020. Preparing To…
