مجلة افاق علوم الادارة والاقتصاد
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 356-375
2026-07-30

Economic Intelligence, Digitalization, And The Electricity Transition In Algeria: A Descriptive-analytical Approach

Authors : Soulimane, Djemai,benabadji Nesrine, Samira, Abdelkader Tarik .

Abstract

: Abstract This study uses a descriptive-analytical approach to examine if Algeria’s digital connectivity progress matches its electricity transition, evaluating it against Egypt to isolate bottlenecks. Analyzed through rentier-state, carbon lock-in, and socio-technical lenses, a clear imbalance emerges: while 2023 internet penetration reached 76.9%, 2024 renewable generation constituted just 0.74% (704 GWh out of 95.18 TWh) due to heavy natural gas reliance. Furthermore, Sonelgaz’s digital tools only improve internal coordination rather than creating a transparent, plant-by-plant system linking tendering to grid connection. The study recommends aligning digitalization with procurement and milestone tracking to bridge these execution gaps. Keywords: economic intelligence; digitalization; energy transition; renewable energy; sustainable development; Algeria. JEL Classification: Q42; O33; Q56; L94.

Keywords

Keywords: economic intelligence; digitalization; energy transition; renewable energy; sustainable development; Algeria.