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Digital Development Compass

Algeria

Africa | Northern Africa

FoundationsFoundationsData Exchange2.75Digital Legal Identity5.84Digital Payments2.22InfrastructureInfrastructureConnectivity Technology3.48GovernmentGovernmentDigital Public Services2.5RegulationRegulationEthical Standards3.45BusinessBusinessFinancing Incentives3.06Startup Environment2.35Technology Adoption1.84PeoplePeopleCulture4.95Digital Literacy Skills3.71Digital Wellbeing3.17Usage and ownership3.99StrategyStrategyAmbition4.57

Pillar scores

Foundations
3.6

Stage 3: Systematic

Fully synchronized to operate together while protecting user privacy and control

  • Data Exchange

    2.75

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Some data is shared via image-based PDFs

    34% Data Availability

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  • Digital Payments

    2.22

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Introduction of digital access to bank accounts. This is the digitization of traditional banking with debit and credit cards, and online banking to process cashless payments

    87% Data Availability

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Infrastructure
3.48

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing connectivity. Limited developer & business ecosystems.

  • Connectivity Technology

    3.48

    Stage 3: Systematic

    ISP Broadband Main Cities, wealthy areas. Mobile broadband coverage in main cities.

    96% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    No data

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Government
2.59

Stage 2: Opportunistic

First digital initiatives in siloes. Limited political support.

  • Capabilities

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  • Digital Public Services

    2.5

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Initial digitization

    67% 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
3.45

Stage 3: Systematic

Initial policies and laws established.

  • Cybersecurity

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  • Data standards and protection

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  • E-commerce

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  • Ethical Standards

    3.45

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Dispute resolution and redress and the right to withdraw/cancel

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    No data

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Business
2.56

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Growing technology penetration in key sectors

  • Financing Incentives

    3.06

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Significant Venture Captial support

    100% Data Availability

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  • Impact Commitments

    No data

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  • Startup Environment

    2.35

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

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

    80% Data Availability

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  • Technology Adoption

    1.84

    Stage 1: Basic

    Businesses operate on email

    70% Data Availability

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People
3.96

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing digital literacy. Production increases. Technology embraced.

  • Culture

    4.95

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Digital/ STEM education is prioritized

    100% Data Availability

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  • Digital Literacy Skills

    3.71

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Knowledge of how to access digital tools for professional use

    80% Data Availability

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  • Digital Wellbeing

    3.17

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Access to health services

    17% Data Availability

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  • Usage and ownership

    3.99

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Significant computer penetration

    72% Data Availability

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Strategy
4.57

Stage 4: Differentiating

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

  • Approach

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  • Ambition

    4.57

    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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