Engineer in geology, specializing in hydrogeology, with a Master’s degree in Geotechnics, Mrs. BAKIR-TAFER Karima joined the Geological Survey of Algeria in 1994. She has held various positions there: geologist in charge of the Geological Data Bank, responsible for editorial secretarial work in the Publishing Department, Deputy Director of Geo-Information, Director of Cartography / member of the Management Committee.
Throughout her professional career, she has undertaken and managed various geological infrastructure projects, as well as supervising and mentoring teams of young geologists.
Since 2019 to date, she has been serving as the President of the Management Committee of the Geological Survey Agency of Algeria. She is responsible for developing geological infrastructure programs (cartography, geophysics, mineral resources, natural hazards, etc.) in line with the country’s policies, establishing strategic plans for the agency’s development, and ensuring its smooth operation.