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...
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How can Algeria reduce consumption of fossil fuels and develop sources of renewable energy?
Among the important benefits that have made Algeria keen to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) is access to foreign technology and know-how to boost local industry. However, current FDI levels remain low, stymied in part by perceptions that it is difficult to do business in Algeria. There have been calls for changes to measures introduced...
High levels of liquidity and a total loan book that accounts for just half of deposits characterise the Algerian banking sector. The industry remains dominated by publicly owned banks, which constitute around nine-tenths of deposits and loans, though foreign-backed private banks are major players in trade finance and are highly profitable....
exchange expanded to almost $5bn in 2011 and stands to increase further, as Algeria concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) with Brazil in February 2012.
RAPID RISE: As elsewhere in Africa, however, it has been China that has risen through the ranks the fastest. The Asian giant has played a key role in...
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