Civics – Local Administration in Algeria – 3AS – Letters

Local Administration in Algeria Communes and Wilayas

Local administration in Algeria is organized through communes and wilayas each with elected councils.

The Commune

Basic administrative unit. The Peoples Municipal Assembly APC is elected for 5 years. Responsibilities: local services urban planning waste management.

The Wilaya

Regional administrative level. The Peoples Wilaya Assembly APW is elected. The Wali is appointed by the President. Responsibilities: regional development coordination.

Decentralization

Transfer of powers from central to local authorities. Local financial autonomy.

Exercises

1) What is the role of the APC? 2) Difference between commune and wilaya? 3) What is decentralization?

See Local Government and Political System.