Kenya is one of the economic and political heavyweights of East Africa. Despite recent security issues, it is recording strong economic growth and maintaining its leading position in the region. Recent discoveries of new oil, gas and water reserves and a young population give further cause for optimism, and the government is working to put the right policies into place to maximise the country’s potential.
While Algeria’s tourism sector is still in its infancy, a recent spate of investment directed at hotel construction is expected to boost the industry’s bed capacity over the next few years. Indeed, over 1000 tourism projects have been approved by the ministry overseeing the sector since 2008, representing a total investment of AD470bn (€4.3m)...
In the face of declining revenues on the back of low oil prices, Algeria has steered towards economic diversification with renewed focus, with tourism – among other sectors – being viewed as a key source of potential alternative revenues, as well as a vehicle for job creation and rural development. To that end, government priorities include...
In the face of declining revenues on the back of low oil prices, Algeria has renewed its focus on economic diversification, with tourism – among other sectors – being viewed as a key source of potential alternative revenues, as well as a vehicle for job creation and rural development. To that end, government priorities include accelerating hotel construction, improving personnel training,...
Algeria is a country rich in history and situated in a strategically important region. While its past has at times been turbulent, the last decade has been one of relative peace. Economic growth and development has followed, driven primarily by advances in the hydrocarbons sector.
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