Algerie Telecom has decided to give more opportunities to startups specializing in the ICT. On December 3, 2020, the operator unveiled new specifications for its calls for tenders. It was designed to facilitate the access of 2,300 technological microenterprises to public procurement.

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Thus, the discriminatory clauses present in the old schedule have been removed. In addition, the new guide simplifies tender documents as well as procedures. It is clearer and more readable as to the needs of the public sector. The two thousand microenterprises concerned by this initiative are those already registered on the new electronic portal Safqatic, launched last August by the teams of Brahim Boumzar, Minister of Post and Telecommunications. The platform was established to ensure transparency and probity relating to public procurement and market monitoring.

Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer