Cross-sector connectivity stands as one of the upcoming milestones in the digital modernization drive launched by state authorities. Following the debut of the National Digital Services Portal, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune established a four-week deadline to fast-track this integration to streamline the platform’s utility. He emphasized the urgency of scaling up efforts, particularly given the high enthusiasm and success observed since the launch of the National Data Center.
Reached by the newspaper The Young Independent, Karim Brouri, an expert in technological ecosystems and a member of the National Committee for Startups, observed that the President’s resolution, declared during Sunday’s cabinet assembly, aligns with a broad administrative modernization campaign. This initiative, he explained, goes far beyond simply hosting an online registry. Indeed, digital governance relies primarily on a comprehensive strategy to guarantee seamless coordination among diverse ministries, public bodies, and state departments, ultimately serving both citizens and businesses.
The specialist pointed out that such an undertaking involves technological, structural, and human elements. He emphasized that full deployment requires time, given the need for specialized skills, updated workflows, and the organizational shifts that this modernization demands within public offices.
In this regard, he noted that the progress achieved over recent years stems from the unwavering commitment of public authorities. He pointed to the creation of the High Commission for Digitization as well as significant capital injections into national digital networks.
Mr. Brouri noted that the July 5 launch of the national portal “Dzair Digital Services,” which consolidates government programs, belongs to a wider movement propelled by advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud storage, cybersecurity, server farms, and the national fiber-optic grid.
According to the analyst, these concurrent ventures are advancing steadily and require a maturation phase before yielding their full benefits. He therefore views the President’s recent directive to accelerate cross-sector integration as a timely catalyst to boost cooperation across different departments.
Restructuring the Regulatory Environment
Furthermore, he reiterated that technological modernization is not merely about launching applications or portals. It also demands a gradual restructuring of the legal framework. As these initiatives progress, certain statutes must be amended or updated to accommodate evolving digital protocols, Mr. Brouri observed.
He expressed optimism regarding the momentum of these reforms, pointing out that the national gateway is currently active and several electronic services are gradually coming online. However, he stressed that the upcoming phases will be critical, particularly with the introduction of digital identity systems and electronic citizenship.
In his view, these systems will allow residents to access various public utilities, including education, healthcare, security, and administrative paperwork, in a more straightforward and secure manner.
Beyond simplifying administrative tasks, the analyst suggested that digital tools could foster public engagement. Over time, these resources could offer fresh channels of communication between residents and municipal councils, encouraging a more collaborative approach to local governance.
Regarding public awareness, the specialist remarked that the younger generation is already highly proficient with digital tools. Consequently, the challenge is no longer about teaching basic technical skills, but rather about cultivating a comprehensive digital culture.
This culture involves promoting financial literacy, standardizing digital commerce, protecting users from online fraud, bolstering cybersecurity, and countering online harassment, he explained.
Ultimately, the success of this transition hinges on the practical value of the tools provided. Online resources must efficiently address the daily requirements of citizens and deliver genuine utility to encourage widespread use, the analyst concluded. This user-centric strategy will strengthen national administration, digital sovereignty, and the overall standard of public utilities.
By way of illustration, he pointed to the Ministry of Higher Education’s new portal designed to guide recent secondary school graduates. Driven by artificial intelligence, this program assists incoming university students in selecting their academic paths based on their profiles and future career prospects in the professional world.