ESIS extension / Algeria / www Indicators / Update Memo 2

October 1999

Update: Algeria

	Total number of " population "	Total number of Web sites	% of web site total number of " population "
Primary and secondary schools	na	0
High schools and universities		11
National ministries		03
Regional and local authorities (region, departments/counties, municipalités)	48	02	4%
Hospitals/clinics	193	02	1%
Museums	20	03	15%
Libraries		01

Source: CERIST
- Economic and financial entreprises : 38 web sites
- Mass media : 20 web sites

There are 22 Web sites in the domains considered, reflecting the monopolistic Internet policy in Algeria.
The openess of the sector will probably have an impact with new service providers and a general consumer growth.
The sectors the best covered are Museums (15%) , Universities and National Ministries.

Please note that this report has been prepared under the sole responsibility of the ESIS II contractors.
It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, nor does the Commission accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information contained herein.
The ESIS Team of contractors welcomes any additional information or corrections.