Algeria saves 20 million USD thanks to electronic administrative management

Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Bedoui recently said that by the end of 2015, Algeria will be determined to complete the implementation of the electronic administrative management system for all regions in the country.

Speaking to reporters in the capital Algiers, Mr. Noureddine Bedoui stated that the electronic administrative management measure will allow the state to save about 20 million USD/year. This is the initial stage in the implementation of Algeria's e-government, a top priority program.

Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Bedoui speaks to the press. Photo: APS

According to Mr. Noureddine Bedoui, by applying information technology to administrative management, e-government not only creates friendliness between the government and the people, reduces cumbersome administrative procedures but also actively contributes to the fight against illegal activities and corruption.

Mr. Noureddine Bedoui added that on September 7, the Algerian Government started a pilot program to issue biometric passports in 16 of the 57 districts of Algiers city, and opened biometric data rooms in the districts of El Biar, Khraicia, Ouled Chebel, Reghaia, Heuraoua, Ain Taya and the center of Algiers.

Meanwhile, Algerian citizens both at home and abroad can apply for passports by accessing the website of the Ministry of Interior. Through the SMS system, the government allows people to track the processing of their applications, correct errors in the passport application process and know when they will receive their passports.

In the near future, the Algerian Ministry of Interior will launch programs to issue biometric identity cards, driving licenses and vehicle registration.

According to Vietnam+