Operational since 1999, the Algerian stock exchange, Bourse d’Alger, is characterised by low levels of activity and liquidity, with just three equities and two corporate bonds currently listed, and with government bonds accounting for over 90% of trading. However, the authorities are working on a project that will significantly overhaul the...
Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. In recent years non-hydrocarbons GDP has outstripped wider economic growth, though this is largely driven by public spending rather than private sector activity.
With the assistance of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Algerian government is in the midst of undertaking a major reform initiative to overhaul the stock exchange and boost the level of activity. The history of the initiative dates back several years. Following a series of discussions led by the Ministry of Finance and industry players...
which hinders the development of mobile e-banking and restricts wider internet penetration. In neighbouring Morocco, for example, internet penetration has increased rapidly since 3G was launched and the majority of internet subscriptions are now via 3G. The percentage of Algerians using the internet in 2011 stood at just 14%, according to International Telecommunications...
Given its substantial oil and gas reserves, Algeria has maintained its position as a major global player in the hydrocarbons sector. Of all the oil exporters in the world, Algeria ranks 16th, with most of its oil heading to the US and Europe. Algeria is the fourth-largest crude oil producer in Africa, with an estimated 12.2bn barrels of proven...
Ties between Algeria and the EU are of key importance to both the North African republic and Europe. The EU is Algeria’s most important trading partner by a wide margin, and Algeria represents a crucial supplier of energy, in particular of natural gas, to the bloc. Highlighting the importance of these links, in November 2012, EU High Representative...
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