Algiers – Finance Minister Abdlkrim Bouazra affirmed Tuesday that the Algerian economy is demonstrating positive indicators, validating the country’s current economic trajectory. Speaking before the National People’s Assembly, the Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating digitalization and bolstering financial, tax, and budgetary reforms.
During a public session dedicated to addressing parliamentary inquiries regarding the 2026 Finance Bill, Bouazra stated that recent economic shifts have proven Algeria’s success in moving away from a rentier economy towards genuine revenue diversification. He highlighted that this focus forms the foundation of next year’s budget, within a fiscal policy framework aimed at fostering growth and improving public resource management.
Digitalization at the Heart of Modern Reforms
The Minister noted that various government departments are intensifying efforts to complete the digitalization process swiftly, with the objective of establishing a unified database to streamline transactions and support ongoing reforms. He mentioned that the Ministry of Finance currently possesses a comprehensive database encompassing the assets of citizens and institutions. Furthermore, cooperative agreements have been signed to facilitate information exchange with other entities.
This initiative will enable citizens to access administrative documents related to their properties remotely by early 2026, a move the Minister described as a “qualitative leap” towards modern digital administration. Bouazra added that work will commence in the first half of next year on an electronic land registry to modernize property information, facilitating transactions between citizens and the administration.
A comprehensive digital system for tax files for all traders and economic operators will also be launched before the end of this year, ensuring transparency and preventing any manipulation of files or infringement of state and citizen rights.
Radical Shift in Budget Management
The Minister revealed that the budget will undergo a radical transformation towards complete electronic transactions starting next year. This will streamline salary payments, data collection, and financial operations monitoring, with the digitalization process later expanding to encompass the Public Treasury. He explained that this system will improve liquidity management and identify entities that have not yet initiated digitalization efforts.
