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Digital Development Compass

Algeria

Africa | Northern Africa

FoundationsFoundationsDigital Legal Identity4.77InfrastructureInfrastructureConnectivity Technology2.79Innovation Ecosystem2.22GovernmentGovernmentCapabilities2.3Digital Public Services2.08RegulationRegulationEthical Standards2.99BusinessBusinessFinancing Incentives3.07Startup Environment2.32Technology Adoption2.9PeoplePeopleCulture4.82Digital Literacy Skills4.48Digital Wellbeing3.28Usage and ownership2.66StrategyStrategyAmbition4.54

Pillar scores

Foundations

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  • Data Exchange

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  • Digital Payments

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Infrastructure
2.61

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Growing internet service provider & mobile networks.

  • Connectivity Technology

    2.79

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    ISP Broadband Urban. Mobile coverage rurual.

    92% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    2.22

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Engaged diaspora

    72% Data Availability

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Government
2.15

Stage 2: Opportunistic

First digital initiatives in siloes. Limited political support.

  • Capabilities

    2.3

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Only enterprise-approved tools are allowed and rarely used

    100% Data Availability

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  • Digital Public Services

    2.08

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Initial digitization

    50% Data Availability

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  • Funding and procurement

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  • Leadership and coordination

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  • Monitoring

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Regulation
2.99

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Regulations support fundamentals.

  • Cybersecurity

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  • Data standards and protection

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  • E-commerce

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  • Ethical Standards

    2.99

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Terms & conditions of transactions, transparent/secure payment, and data protection

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

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Business
2.63

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Growing technology penetration in key sectors

  • Financing Incentives

    3.07

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Significant Venture Captial support

    100% Data Availability

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  • Impact commitments

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  • Startup Environment

    2.32

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Easy to set up an office with construction, electricity and internet

    84% Data Availability

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  • Technology Adoption

    2.9

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Businesses operate via chat

    45% Data Availability

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People
3.23

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing digital literacy. Production increases. Technology embraced.

  • Culture

    4.82

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Digital/ STEM education is prioritized

    50% Data Availability

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  • Digital Literacy Skills

    4.48

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Understanding of how to identify and use new digital tools

    20% Data Availability

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  • Digital Wellbeing

    3.28

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Access to health services

    43% Data Availability

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  • Usage and ownership

    2.66

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Minimal digital divides in mobile

    54% Data Availability

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Strategy
4.54

Stage 4: Differentiating

Country has clear strengths in digital transformation and foundational elements in place

  • Approach

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  • Ambition

    4.54

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Leapfrogging: bypassing traditional stages of development by jumping directly into the latest technologies to pursue new opportunities

    100% Data Availability

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