DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/52/111-124
Aissa Mefedjekh
University of Oran2
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8458-8694
mfedjekh@gmail.com
Bouarfa Abdelkader
University of Oran2
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8631-872X
bouarfa.abdelkader@univ-oran2.dz
Programming Research and Development Activities in Algeria
Between Description and Implementation
Abstract
This study investigates the programming of scientific research and technological development activities in Algeria, with a particular focus on the relationship between conceptual frameworks and practical implementation. The analysis draws on the provisions of the Guiding Law on Scientific Research and Technological Development No. 98-11 of 22 August 1998, amended and supplemented by Law No. 08-05 of 23 February 2008, as well as Guiding Law No. 15-21 of 30 December 2015. In addition, it considers the implementation of the five-year national research programs (1998–2002 and 2008–2012) and the adoption of Executive Decree No. 21-89 of 1 March 2021, which introduced a multi-year development plan to guide priority national research programs.
The findings reveal a persistent gap between the conceptualization of programming, as defined in legislative and policy frameworks, and its practical execution in the preparation and implementation of research projects. While the legal texts emphasize strategic objectives such as alignment with socio-economic needs, inter-sectoral cooperation, and valorization of results, the actual implementation faced significant challenges. These included weak coordination, limited involvement of socio-economic actors, administrative delays, and underutilization of allocated budgets.
The study concludes that bridging the gap between concept and practice requires adopting flexible, top-down programming approaches, enhancing coordination with user sectors, and reinforcing the role of multidisciplinary research teams to ensure that research outputs contribute effectively to national development.
Keywords: programming, research activities, scientific research, development, technology