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Algeria Unveils AI Strategy to Boost Digital Transformation

Algeria Unveils AI Strategy to Boost Digital Transformation
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 16:22

Meriem Benmouloud, Algeria's High Commissioner for Digitalization, announced in July that the country's digital transformation strategy was ready for implementation. As the plan unfolds, new initiatives are being introduced.

On December 7, Algeria launched its national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) during the 3rd African Start-up Conference in Algiers. The initiative aims to develop local AI solutions and implement them across various sectors to reduce reliance on imported technologies.

Merouane Debbah, head of the Scientific Council for Artificial Intelligence, explained that the strategy is designed to keep pace with technological innovation. "This strategy focuses on six key areas, including scientific research, creating a supportive environment for AI, building local expertise, and assisting start-ups to provide solutions that meet business needs," he told Algérie Presse Service.

The AI strategy follows Algeria’s national digital transformation plan, introduced earlier this year. Together, these policies aim to accelerate the country's digital transition, a priority since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune took office in 2019.

According to the "Government AI Readiness Index 2023" by Oxford Insights, a UK-based consulting firm specializing in AI and digital transformation, Algeria ranks 120th globally in readiness for large-scale AI adoption in the public sector, scoring 35.99 out of 100. The report highlights weaknesses across all evaluated areas, with scores below the 50-point average.

For the AI strategy to succeed, Algeria will need widespread access to strong digital infrastructure, such as data centers, reliable Internet connectivity, and cloud computing systems. Investments in local talent, modernizing digital infrastructure, and fostering innovation will also be critical to achieving the strategy's goals.

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