Minister of Interior, Local Communities and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, confirmed his sector's commitment to modernizing public administration during a national conference held on Tuesday to mark the United Nations Public Service Day. Mediator of the Republic Mohamed Hattab was present at the event, which also saw the attendance of the Wali of Algiers Province. Minister Sayoud stated, "The Ministry of Interior, Local Communities and Transport affirms its commitment to continuing efforts to modernize public administration through expanding the digitization of services, simplifying procedures, and enhancing the quality of citizen care, in implementation of the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune." These modernization efforts are being actively pursued in execution of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's directives. Sayoud added that President Tebboune has made administrative modernization and bringing services closer to citizens a core pillar of national reforms. He reiterated the sector's pledge to continue the modernization process, aiming to uphold fairness, transparency, and dignity for all citizens.
Presidential Vision for Service
The modernization efforts are being implemented under the explicit directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Improving public service represents a priority for President Tebboune, who has positioned administrative modernization and bringing services closer to citizens as a central focus of national reforms. These full reforms encompass simplifying administrative procedures, generalizing the digitization of services across various sectors, improving reception conditions for citizens, and strengthening mechanisms for addressing citizen concerns effectively. Local communities are considered the closest link to the citizen and constitute a central focus in this approach to public administration reform, ensuring that services are accessible and responsive at the local level. The President's vision emphasizes that these efforts are key for enhancing the overall quality of citizen service and fostering greater trust in public institutions.
Ministry's Digitization Efforts
The Ministry of Interior, Local Communities and Transport is actively engaged in these modernization efforts, which encompass a significant expansion of service digitization, a thorough simplification of administrative procedures, and an overall enhancement of citizen service quality. The Ministry stated its unwavering commitment to developing public facilities and improving the standard of services provided to citizens across the nation. Specific initiatives show this commitment, including the widespread digitization of administrative services, the modernization of civil status services to improve efficiency and accuracy, the development of strong digital platforms to facilitate citizen access, and the enhancement of inter-departmental connectivity to streamline governmental operations. These measures collectively aim to streamline administrative processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and make public services more efficient and user-friendly. Significant progress has already been reported in the digitization of various services and in the broader development of electronic service offerings, reflecting the Ministry's dedication to this transformative agenda.
Conference Context and Theme
The Minister of Interior, Local Communities and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, participated in the national conference organized by the Mediator of the Republic, Mohamed Hattab. This important conference was held on Tuesday specifically to mark the United Nations Public Service Day, an international observance dedicated to recognizing the value and virtue of public service to the community. The conference's theme was profoundly relevant to the ongoing reforms: 'Equity is the Basis of Public Service and Citizen Dignity is a Priority'. The Wali of Algiers Province was also present at the event, noting the local dimension of these national efforts.
The sector is committed to continuing the path of modernization and updating its services. Mr. Sayoud stated that commemorating this day represents "an opportunity to renew the commitment to serving citizens and elevating public service according to the principles of fairness, transparency, and efficiency." He further commended the Mediator of the Republic's key role in "strengthening bridges of trust between the administration and citizens and consolidating a culture of listening and addressing citizens' concerns," thereby reinforcing the human-centered approach to public service.