Considerable oil and gas revenues have provided the Algerian government with sufficient funds to embark on generous public spending programmes in nearly all sectors, leading to improvements in many of the country’s headline indicators.
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Face à une pénurie de logements de plus en plus préoccupante, le gouvernement algérien s’est écarté de sa politique habituelle de protection de l’industrie nationale pour encourager la participation d’entreprises internationales dans ses projets.
Articles & Analysis | Onwards and upwards: The new five-year plan will see projects rolled out in a number of sectors from The Report: Algeria 2012
In the past several years, government investment in key areas and public works have helped propel growth in the Algerian economy, which grew by 2.6% in 2011. Major projects in the industry contributed 10% to annual GDP in 2009-11. Projecting an estimated value of $21.7bn in 2012, the industry will continue to be a primary driver of growth for...
Articles & Analysis | Homeward bound: Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a crucial concern from The Report: Algeria 2012
The housing shortage in Algeria has posed a key challenge to the authority of the government, igniting protests in cities across the country and highlighting stark disparities. Despite steady GDP growth, an increasing number of Algerians lack access to affordable housing, while many are left to take their chances in the informal housing sector. High...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Robert Card, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin Group from The Report: Algeria 2012
Articles & Analysis | A place of your own: Expanding options is a top priority in both the residential and commercial segments from The Report: Algeria 2012
Following the global economic downturn in 2008, Algeria’s real estate market suffered a slowdown, incurring the loss of some key investors and the postponement of various projects. Nevertheless, sector developments remain largely positive, driven by significant government and private sector investments to increase housing availability and realise...