The digital economy in Algeria-opportunities and prospects- Economie numérique en Algérie - opportunités et perspectives –

Abstract

 Algeria treid to develop the information and communication technology
through various actions, as to establish sectoral policy of the post and wired and wireless
communications sice the beginning oft he year 2000. Creating a legal environment
conducive to competition and improve access to telecommunications services, especially
mobile phone service. In 2008, Algeria develops a real strategy clear and consistent to
support the digital transformation in the Algerian economy. But the project e- Algeria
was abandoned in the middle oft he road. Even today, the Algerian cannot, buy, sell,
reserve through the internet. Experts explained this situation in the absence of political
will to develop the digital economy in Algeria. But the collapse of oil prices has forced
Algeria to diversify the economy on the basis of ICT and the knowledge economy.