DZD 2.4 billion allocated for Socioeconomic Development in the Province of Jijel: Nearly 166 Projects Involved

According to APS, the same official stated that this funding, allocated under the programme to support the socio-economic development of local authorities, will finance the implementation of 166 development projects.

The allocation of this budget to the local authorities took into account the rate of expenditure of the 2025 budget and the progress of work on projects currently underway, the head of the local executive explained.

166 projects involved

The budget for the 2026 financial year in the province of Jijel is earmarked for funding some 166 socio-economic development projects across various municipalities.

This initiative, confirmed by Wali Ahmed Meguelati, aims to improve local infrastructure, taking into account the completion rates from previous years, following a year in 2025 marked by numerous development projects.

As regards major investments in Jijel, the first to mention is the sum of DZD 2.4 billion for 166 projects, including road repairs and urban development, under the rural development programme; the completion of more than 100 projects in remote areas by 2025; and, under the overall investment programme for the period 2021–2025, nearly 49 billion dinars allocated to development, particularly in rural areas.

Furthermore, in addition to land-use planning, the focus is on agriculture (National Agricultural Development Fund) and port infrastructure (the port of Djendjen). It is also emphasised that these efforts form part of a national strategy to strengthen local development and address citizens’ concerns.

Main sectors covered by the projects in 2026

Water resources: Launch of four strategic projects to improve the drinking water supply and meet the population’s needs.

Road and maritime infrastructure: Several projects to upgrade the road network and protect port infrastructure are planned for this year.

Local and rural development

In terms of rural development, one example is the municipality of Ouled Yahia Khedrouche, which has been allocated 140 million dinars for local modernisation projects, in addition to mountainous areas where programmes are continuing to address the specific needs of these isolated regions.

The governor of Jijel, meanwhile, has recently emphasised the need to accelerate the work on all projects on the list to meet delivery deadlines and fulfil social expectations.

These new funds complement the major investments already underway, such as the Kotama Agri Food complex and the expansion of the port of Djen Djen.