• Algeria to link labor and training ministry platforms in digital push
• New system enables real-time data sharing to align jobs and skills
• Move supports “Digital Algeria 2030” and youth workforce integration

Algeria is intensifying its digital transformation efforts by integrating public information systems with the Ministries of Labor and Vocational Training. On Thursday, May 29, both ministries signed to interconnect their digital platforms to harmonize training and employment policies nationwide.

The agreement provides for the establishment of an integrated system designed to facilitate the instant and secure exchange of data between the two ministries' digital platforms. The objective is to develop advanced planning and forecasting tools, enhancing coordination between vocational training and employment to meet market demands and foster a modern, skills-based economy built on accurate data.

According to Labor Minister Fayçal Bentaleb (photo, center), the initiative aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s directives, which advocate for an integrated approach to developing skills that match the labor market's needs. Bentaleb noted that over 516,000 unemployment allowance recipients have already been directed towards short-term training programs, with 263,000 having successfully obtained professional certification.

This partnership is also a crucial component of Algeria's national digital transformation strategy, "Digital Algeria 2030." This comprehensive strategy is built upon five key pillars: the development of core digital infrastructure, training and skills enhancement, and digital governance. The human capital dimension is central to this strategy, with a focus on training and integrating young people into digital and new technology professions.

Once operational, the interconnected system is expected to significantly improve the alignment between available training programs and the skills in demand on the labor market. Automated data exchange will enable more effective guidance for young people toward promising fields, while providing decision-makers with precise tools to anticipate the demand for skilled labor. Ultimately, this digital integration is projected to modernize public employment management, streamline professional integration, and accelerate Algeria's transition to a knowledge-based economy.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji