Planning for Community Development in the Socialist Approach: A Sociological Analysis of Algeria's Experience (1967-1989)

Abstract This study aims to analyze Algeria's experience in development and planning, which relied on the socialist approach after independence, drawing on revolutionary legitimacy and anti-colonial experiences. The developmental policy focused on public ownership of the means of production to meet the basic needs of society, with an emphasis on developing the agricultural sector to achieve food security and establishing an industrial base to create job opportunities amidst population growth. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of this developmental approach by reviewing the structural and infrastructure developments in the country and analyzing the economic and social outcomes achieved. The results show that despite Algeria's significant investment in development, it has not achieved the required comprehensiveness. The adopted model focused on economic growth without enhancing self-reliance or developing local capacities, leading to continued dependence on foreign expertise, which has impacted the overall effectiveness of the developmental model. Key words: Comprehensive development - Rural development - The socialist development model - The rural community - Global planning.