From Digital Vision to Green Transformation: Minister Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid Pioneers Algeria’s Smart and Sustainable Agricultural Revolution
✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers – October 2025 – In a defining chapter of Algeria’s modern transformation, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Maritime Fisheries Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid has emerged as a dynamic force reshaping the nation’s environmental and agricultural landscape. With a unique blend of youthful vision, technological acumen, and patriotic commitment, the 32-year-old reformer has successfully bridged the gap between digital innovation and ecological renewal, setting Algeria on a path toward sustainable growth, food security, and environmental resilience.
A physician by training and a technologist by vocation, Oualid’s rise from entrepreneur to one of Algeria’s most influential ministers epitomizes the country’s new generation of leadership—competent, pragmatic, and forward-looking. Born in Mascara in 1993, he holds a Doctorate in Medicine and is currently pursuing a second PhD in Public Policy. Before joining government ranks, he founded several technology startups, acquiring hands-on experience in innovation and project management that would later become central to his vision for a smart agriculture ecosystem.
Since his first appointment in 2020 as Minister Delegate for Startups, followed by his leadership of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Micro-Enterprises, and later the Ministry of Vocational Training, Oualid has built a reputation as one of Algeria’s most reform-oriented policymakers. His appointment to the agriculture portfolio marked the beginning of a new era for the sector—one driven by data, digitalization, and sustainability.
Recognized globally for his achievements, Oualid was awarded Personality of the Year by the International Chamber of Commerce, received the Public Policy Award from the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and was named among Forbes Africa’s 30 Most Influential Young Leaders. In 2024, the Project Management Institute ranked him among the world’s 50 most impactful figures in project management—a distinction underscoring his transformative leadership style.
At the core of Oualid’s agenda lies the modernization of Algeria’s agricultural system through digital governance and smart resource management. His initiatives include introducing digital monitoring platforms for agricultural land, launching precision farming technologies, and ensuring better coordination between public institutions and private investors. The upcoming National Conference on Agricultural Modernization—scheduled for October 27–28, 2025—will bring together national and international experts to explore strategies on digital transformation, productivity enhancement, sustainable water use, agricultural finance, and biotechnology.
Oualid’s approach is deeply participatory. He has prioritized direct dialogue with farmers, investors, and professionals, holding multiple consultation meetings, including a major one on October 7, 2025, dedicated to the challenges of aquaculture and maritime fishing. There, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to removing bureaucratic obstacles and improving the investment climate in what he described as “a promising, wealth-generating sector vital to national development.”
Beyond conferences and strategies, Oualid’s leadership is profoundly hands-on. His most emblematic initiative came during the National Reforestation Campaign, when he personally led the historic operation to plant one million trees in a single day across Algeria’s 58 wilayas. This environmental marathon, conducted in partnership with environmental activist Fouad Maâla, the founder of the “Green Algeria” movement, united ministries, institutions, and citizens in an unprecedented show of national solidarity.
“What I witnessed was a profound source of pride,” Oualid declared. “An incredible collective energy proving that, no matter the challenges, willpower can achieve anything.” The campaign—hailed as a national triumph—has become a cornerstone of Algeria’s environmental policy and a beacon of civic empowerment.
The Minister’s recognition of Maâla’s grassroots initiative underscores a rare synergy between state and citizen. “The Green Algeria project,” Oualid emphasized, “is not just an environmental effort—it is a symbol of the collective responsibility we owe to our land.” His collaboration with Maâla has also set the stage for future projects, including an ambitious plan to plant over five million trees on the upcoming World Tree Day, reaffirming Algeria’s dedication to ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Under Oualid’s stewardship, the Ministry has also intensified programs to support farmers in key sectors such as oilseed production, addressing logistical challenges and reinforcing partnerships with national agricultural enterprises. Moreover, his monitoring of southern investment projects under the ODAS and ONTA agencies reflects his determination to overcome administrative bottlenecks and advance Algeria’s food security agenda.
For many observers, Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid embodies the ideal of Algeria’s next-generation leadership—a figure who fuses scientific rigor with patriotic passion, and technology with environmental consciousness. His initiatives align closely with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s vision of a self-sufficient, green, and modern Algeria, built upon innovation, sustainability, and social inclusion.
In essence, the story of Yacine Oualid is that of a reformer transforming policy into purpose, guiding Algeria’s transition from a digital vision to a green revolution. Through his unwavering belief in technology, youth, and collective action, he has proven that the nation’s most fertile ground is not just its soil—but the spirit of its people.
As he aptly reminds Algerians: “A green Algeria begins with our own hands.”
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