- UNDP, Algeria sign deal to support digitalization of public services
- Two-year project targets training, policy reform, and tech ecosystem growth
- Initiative backs Algeria’s push for digital sovereignty and full connectivity
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to support Algeria’s High Commission for Digitalization (HCN) in advancing the country’s digital transformation. The UN agency announced on October 28 that it had signed a two-year declaration of intent with the HCN for a technical assistance project aimed at modernizing public administration, strengthening the digital economy, and improving nationwide connectivity.
Under the agreement, the UNDP will provide technical and human expertise to design training programs, build local skills, and promote the adoption of international standards. The agency will also assist in shaping digital policies, implementing strategic innovations, and fostering inclusive partnerships among entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, and the private sector to help build a resilient and sustainable digital ecosystem.
The initiative aligns with Algeria’s national digital transformation strategy, which prioritizes training, connectivity, and startup development. As of 2025, the country had more than 54 million mobile connections, equivalent to 116 percent of the population, and an internet penetration rate of 76.9 percent, according to DataReportal. Algeria aims to achieve universal digital coverage. The HCN’s efforts also respond to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s repeated calls to accelerate digitalization across all sectors and strengthen the country’s technological sovereignty.
If the cooperation leads to a full operational agreement, it could help modernize the public administration, improve interoperability of government data, and support startups while ensuring reliable and secure digital services for citizens and businesses. In the long run, the partnership could speed up the growth of an inclusive digital economy, expand access to online public services nationwide, and reinforce Algeria’s technological independence.
Samira Njoya
