Algeria

Since the liberalisation of the press in 1986, Algeria has had a flourishing media industry, publishing approximately 300 newspapers with two main reader profiles – Francophone and Arabic-speaking populations. Experts however assert that while a preponderance of dailies creates the perception of a saturated print market, there is actually a lack of serious and credible media. Online newspapers...

With significant improvements in education over the past decade, Algeria now has a primary enrolment rate over 95% and has made considerable progress in eliminating illiteracy, the rate of which is now under 8% for those aged 15-24. However, with more than 70% of the population under the age of 30, the number of students entering the school system every year is expected to continue to rise. The...

Algeria is looking to develop its tourism sector as it aims to ease dependence on hydrocarbons revenues by pursuing more sustainable sources of growth, capitalising on attractions such as its extensive desert and a coastline that stretches more than 1200 km. The National Tourism Development Plan is targeting an increase in sector revenues, from the current annual average of €344m to €480m by 2015...

On the back of significant growth over the last decade, Algeria continues to witness an increase in local agricultural production owing to efforts to modernise the sector and boost investment. Growth in the sector rose from 8.5% in 2010 to 10.6% in 2011 and there are encouraging signs that increased support from the government will aid development. By virtue of the 2010-14 Public Investment...

Since the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2000, Algeria has become one of the highest teledensity markets on the continent. With a mobile penetration rate nearing 100% and a fixed-line segment at 8% and growing, the sector is on a steady rise with numerous growth opportunities. The mobile market accounts for most of the growth, with a turnover of AD222bn (€2.13bn) in 2010. The...

As part of the 2010-14 National Development Plan, Algeria intends to reduce its dependency on oil and gas by nurturing the development of local non-hydrocarbons industries. The government is now pushing ahead with large-scale infrastructure projects to facilitate the movement of goods and passengers and improve logistics, leading to heightened demand for construction materials. Industrial...