Digitalisation and its impact on the quality of administrative performance of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and Combating of Corruption

Abstract

This study aims to observe, analyse and highlight the impact of digitalization on the quality of administrative performance of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and Fight Against Corruption, which was established under Article 204 of the 2020 Constitutional Amendment. This authority serves as a specialised constitutional oversight body that strives to achieve the highest indicators of integrity and transparency, supporting the legislative approach to the fight against corruption in Algeria, as regulated by Law No. 22-08 of 5 May 2022, which defines its organisation, structure and powers. This authority replaces the National Authority for the Prevention and Combating of Corruption, established by Law 06/01 of 20 February 2006 on the prevention and combating of corruption, as amended, within the framework of Algeria’s commitments following its accession to the United Nations Convention against Corruption of 2003, in particular the provisions of Article 6.

The study begins by highlighting the conceptual framework of digitisation, as well as the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and Fight against Corruption and the constitutional and legal powers granted to it. It then discusses the impact of this authority’s use of digital media in its transactions with other bodies and individuals, focusing on the manifestations of digitalisation and the extent to which it contributes to the development and improvement of its administrative work, both in its internal organisation and in its interactions with stakeholders.

The significance of the study lies in the fact that digitisation has become an essential tool in the fight against corruption and a prominent indicator in measuring the effectiveness and seriousness of government policies to modernise administration and improve public services within the framework of what is known as open government. It supports integrity and transparency in the administration’s dealings with citizens and facilitates access to public data, as part of the pillars of digital governance and the rule of law.

The study concludes that this institution has made significant progress in using the digital environment to improve its administrative work, with a clear vision to consolidate these achievements in the future, benefiting from the experience gained over many years in its previous version, as well as from the pioneering experiences of similar institutions in other countries in this field.