• Algeria to sign digital cooperation deal focused on youth

• Plan includes digital hubs, innovation programs, and training

• Part of 2030 strategy for inclusion and digital transformation

Algeria's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Ministry of Youth will soon sign a framework agreement to strengthen cooperation, officials announced following a meeting on Wednesday, September 10. The accord aims to place youth at the heart of the country's national digital strategy.

The new agreement is expected to lead to the creation of dedicated digital spaces for young people, provide better support for the digital transition, and increase their participation in the country's modernization efforts. It is designed to stimulate innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and reinforce the role of youth as key players in national digital development.

The announcement was made after a meeting between Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki and Minister of Youth Mustapha Hidaoui. Their discussions focused on developing programs to enhance youth skills, creativity, and innovation. The two ministers stressed the importance of concrete projects that combine the digital and technological expertise of the telecommunications sector with the initiatives of youth centers.

This collaboration is part of Algeria’s 2030 National Digital Transformation Strategy, which prioritizes human capital and digital inclusion. The government has already launched several initiatives, including incubators and training programs, to support young entrepreneurs and develop startups. Authorities now aim to extend this momentum to youth facilities, transforming them into hubs for inclusion and innovation.

Samira Njoya