Digital Transformation as a Strategic Option for Modernizing the Administration of Waqf Properties in Algeria: Between Current Reality and Future Challenges

Abstract

In recent years, Algeria has pursued a strategic orientation toward the digitalization of public sectors, reflecting a broader policy aimed at promoting governance grounded in transparency, efficiency, and accountability. Within this framework, the waqf (endowment) sector has emerged as a key area of reform due to its important role in supporting economic and social development. Waqf assets constitute a sustainable, self-financing resource capable of contributing to social welfare while alleviating pressure on public finances. However, the persistence of traditional management practices has limited the effective utilization of these assets.

This study examines digital transformation as a mechanism for modernizing the management of waqf properties in Algeria. It aims to analyze the legal and operational framework of digitalization, identify the main technical and institutional challenges, and propose a strategic vision that integrates legal, religious, and technological dimensions. The study ultimately seeks to highlight the role of digital tools in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and sustainable waqf development.