In conversation with Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, Algeria’s minister of knowledge economy, startups, and micro-enterprises
- Algeria is hosting the African Startup Conference to drive collaboration in Africa's tech ecosystem.
- The government is providing support for startups, including tax exemptions and the creation of the Algerian Startup Fund.
- The minister emphasized the need for continental cooperation and investment in startups, innovation, and research and development.
Algeria's ambition to become a major player in Africa's tech ecosystem is commendable. The government's strong support for startups, including tax exemptions and the creation of the Algerian Startup Fund, shows a commitment to fostering innovation and growth. The emphasis on continental cooperation and investment in startups, innovation, and research and development is a strategic move that can benefit both Algeria and the wider African tech ecosystem.
