The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired the proceedings of the fifth multisectoral meeting devoted to monitoring the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on the morning of 20 October 2026.
On this occasion, progress made by the thematic committees responsible for implementing the strategy’s key pillars was reviewed as follows:
Data and Infrastructure Committee
Presentation of the main outlines of the implementation plan for operations relating to data governance and the acquisition of the infrastructure required to develop Algeria’s capabilities in artificial intelligence.
Finance Committee
Initial estimates were established for public funding allocated to infrastructure acquisition. Coordination with representatives of economic enterprises also continued, following the meeting held the previous day (https://www.mesrs.dz/en/2026/10/minister-of-higher-education-and-scientific-research-chairs-a-working-session-on-mobilising-national-funding-and-developing-high-performance-computing-and-artificial-intelligence-infrastructure/ ), with the aim of developing a proposal to establish a joint financing fund.
Large Language Models Committee
Tasks were allocated among the various stakeholders involved in developing a language model specialized in Algerian tax legislation, with the participation of representatives of the Directorate General of Taxes. The equipment required to carry out the project has also been made available, and a four-month deadline has been set for its delivery.
Doctoral Studies Committee
A proposed framework was presented for a national doctoral school covering the various fields related to artificial intelligence, alongside specialized thematic doctoral schools aligned with priority economic sectors, particularly healthcare, energy, irrigation, transport, agriculture and public administration.
A competitive admission process for a doctoral school bringing together the three national higher schools of computer science in Algiers, Béjaïa and Sidi Bel Abbès will also be announced shortly. The school is expected to offer 102 places.
International Cooperation Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications
Coordination with the services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuing, with the aim of benefiting from international initiatives related to artificial intelligence and strengthening opportunities for cooperation in this field.
Thematic Research Network in Artificial Intelligence
The main outlines of a draft executive decree concerning a National Research Programme (PNR) dedicated to artificial intelligence were presented. The launch of a call for research project proposals under the thematic network is also scheduled for November 2026.
These efforts form part of the continued implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy through coordinated multisectoral action, the development of infrastructure and financing mechanisms, and the strengthening of scientific research and specialized training. They aim to contribute to the establishment of an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem.