Algiers – The Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities, and National Planning has announced a significant partial reshuffle affecting key positions within its administration. This includes Inspectors General in various wilayas (provinces), Directors of Regulation and General Affairs, Directors of Local Administration, and Delegate Directors of Organization, General Affairs, and Local Administration across several administrative districts.
The decision, approved by the President of the Republic, aims to bolster the pace of development and ensure rigorous management of local affairs, according to a ministry statement. The reshuffle is intended to inject greater dynamism into administrative operations and propel development initiatives across the nation’s wilayas. It also underscores the principle of involving young professionals in leadership roles to enhance the quality of public services delivered to citizens.
The announced changes resulted in the following:
Inspectors General of Wilayas:
- Promotion of 6 officials.
- Transfer of 8 officials.
- Retirement of 4 officials.
- Termination of duties for 2 officials.
Directors of Regulation and General Affairs:
- Promotion of 2 officials.
- Transfer of 5 officials.
Directors of Local Administration:
- Promotion of 6 officials.
- Transfer of 9 officials.
- Retirement of 2 officials.
- Termination of duties for 1 official.
Delegate Directors of Organization, General Affairs, and Local Administration in Administrative Districts:
- Promotion of 5 officials.
The Ministry’s statement outlined the objectives of the reshuffle as follows: to activate local oversight mechanisms and improve public services; to accelerate the pace of development across the Republic’s wilayas and administrative districts; to infuse new blood into leadership positions by encouraging young talent; and to ensure sound management of human resources and improve administrative performance.
