Media and Communication Cell

University of Continuing Education – Didouche Mourad

Djelfa Center

Key Recommendations from the International Forum on:

Partnership between the Public and Private Sectors and Good Governance

1. Necessity of adopting contract management and implementation as a basis for partnership between financial instruments.
2. Investing in the development of integrated and advanced information systems with core capabilities for efficient data processing.
3. Enhancing cybersecurity by creating rapid response mechanisms to cyberattacks and adopting advanced encryption technologies in IoT systems.
4. Amending the provisions of the Municipal and Provincial Code to facilitate texts related to public facilities.
5. Adopting continuous and systematic modernization to keep pace with advanced technological developments.
6. Developing digital infrastructure and expanding the coverage of communication networks to include emerging and remote areas.
7. Providing specialized training programs to develop the skills of monitoring employees and intellectual capital in the public sector.
8. Promoting digital transformation in the public and private sectors based on emerging and modern technological requirements.
9. Activating open government initiatives and publishing, by providing specialized and dedicated services that empower the community and enhance cooperation.
10. Encouraging partnership between the public and private sectors in developing and operating digital services and electronic government.
11. Necessity of promoting partnership between the public and private sectors in various fields and new technologies that can provide high-quality services to citizens.
12. Necessity of developing and clarifying legal frameworks to ensure a flexible investment environment, especially for the private partner, and enhancing the attractiveness of the public company in Algeria.
13. Necessity of adopting comprehensive administrative and organizational reforms for partnership between the public and private sectors.
14. Enhancing transparency and integrity within the partnership through clarifying the legal framework to address partnership disputes.
15. Utilizing cyber security to protect citizens’ plans.
16. Efforts must be made by the government to build and develop its capabilities in the field of management and implementation of contracts, through training cadres and developing experts, and establishing specialized units in the management and implementation of investment projects.
17. Moving forward with transparency and disclosure in all project stages, starting from project selection, and extending to execution and funding, while ensuring accountability and oversight bodies are involved.
18. Utilizing the recommendations issued by the Supreme Financial Institutions with a focus on preparing for the 2024 Algerian budget, which aims to diversify the economy and ensure good governance.
19. Activating the role of the public sector generally and specifically at the level of the National Bank of Algeria, as it plays a central and essential role in developing human resources and raising their efficiency, working to develop skills for employees through training, and at the university level to open specialized majors in the digital and cybersecurity field as a priority.
20. Raising the level of digital culture in various segments of society, through conducting awareness campaigns and integrating digital programs for various levels, which raises the awareness of citizens of electronic transactions.
21. Proposing new and modern formulas for partnership with successful international institutions such as America and others.
22. Increasing public awareness of private sector partnership in improving public facilities and promoting the service, and benefiting from topics related to societal marketing for the product.
23. Encouraging the private sector to play its role in development financing with its social responsibility and empowering institutions to promote them.
24. Transparency and oversight must be enhanced through clear and effective legislation and administrative procedures in partnership between public and private sectors and financial institutions, and these recommendations should be clear, detailed, and fully compatible with national and international laws and experiences.
25. Conducting detailed studies of proposed projects and analyzing comprehensive data, and there must be a specialized unit or several units to provide the appropriate formula for each project, and ensure the protection of public money.
26. Developing the legal and regulatory framework for partnerships through clear and integrated legislation that ensures clear determination of all parties’ rights and obligations, and facilitating dispute resolution mechanisms to ensure trust and confidence among investors.
27. Developing and promoting marketing in all stages of the project, especially in the first nine months of the contract, to ensure rapid implementation and achieve added value.
28. Activating national and international cooperation in the field of public-private partnership with relevant organizations, and developing joint programs.
29. Adapting ISO 9001 with local and international markets.
30. Preparing a specific mechanism for applying NPM / ISO 9001.
31. Forming and qualifying administrative bodies on quality management and public sector governance.
32. Adopting a gradual methodology in applying ISO 9001, taking into account the specifics of the public sector.
33. Addressing the challenges related to applying good governance in public institutions.