The role of information and communication technology in Algeria’s transformation into a digital country during the emerging crisis of the corona virus (COVID 19)‎

Abstract EN

The study aims to explore the digital transformation in Algeria and the novel corona virus (COVID-19) crisis, by identifying the ICT infrastructure, by examining a set of indicators that illustrate the infrastructure.

The extent to which the spread of the new virus in the use of information and communication technologies by Algeria has contributed to the functioning of various sectors of its vital sector in order to respect the measures taken and to support its economic activity.

The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach in the applied area, and through this study the findings were among several interrelated factors to make the full transformation toward digitization, including the building of a digital strategy and improvements in the ICT infrastructure.

Identify the requirements for investing in information and communication technology as well as developing the field of technological research, education and training of citizens in the use of technology.