The industrial sector is seen as having potential to drive economic diversification and reduce the import bill. In addition to heavy industrial subsectors such as steel and cement, pharmaceuticals, agri-business and automotive manufacturing hold promise in becoming key exporters. For the sector as a whole, and particularly for small businesses, investment in logistics and transport capacities...
Algeria Industry
Chapter | Industry & Mining from The Report: Algeria 2018
Algeria is a key producer of hydrocarbons in Africa, ranking first in gas output and among the top three for oil. It depends on the sector for the majority of government revenue and nearly all exports. Despite reforms to encourage private sector development, promote diversification and attract FDI, the state plays a preponderant role, meaning that changes to government expenditure and investment continue to have a large impact on economic performance.
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Articles & Analysis | Algeria's industrial policy of small business creation and local integration from The Report: Algeria 2018
The 2014 slowdown in oil prices revealed the vulnerability of Algeria’s economy, heavily reliant on hydrocarbons, and highlighted the need for a paradigm shift. The government sees the industrial sector as having the potential to drive diversification and reduce the import bill. In addition to heavy industrial subsectors, such as steel (see...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Amara Charaf-Eddine, CEO, Madar Holding : Interview from The Report: Algeria 2018
Articles & Analysis | Preparing for the opportunities and challenges of the next industrial revolution from The Report: Algeria 2018
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hocine Necib, Minister of Water Resources : Interview from The Report: Algeria 2018
What major hydraulic projects have been completed in recent years, and what investments are planned?
Articles & Analysis | Algeria expands its water infrastructure and natural gas network from The Report: Algeria 2018
Despite being rich in fossil fuels, Algeria faces challenges in its utilities sector in terms of distribution and efficiency. While the provision of electricity is a non-issue – though sustainable generation notably is – the rate of household connections to the natural gas network is in need of improvement, especially outside major cities....
