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Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdelwahid Temmar, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning: Interview from The Report: Algeria 2018
Articles & Analysis | Infrastructure developments support Algeria's growing population and exports from The Report: Algeria 2018
In an effort to meet the infrastructure needs of a growing population and facilitate increasing exports of industrial and agricultural products and minerals, the government sees a robust and stable construction industry as a key component of their vision for the future. Even as the overall economy in the country has slowed, the sector has...
Articles & Analysis | Builders respond to rapid global urbanisation with more efficient spaces from The Report: Algeria 2018
In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Li Jian, Assistant President, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC); and Chairman, CSCEC Algeria: Interview from The Report: Algeria 2018
What is Algeria’s potential for the construction sector in the short and medium term, and what challenges do you see arising?
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Algeria 2018
In an effort to meet the infrastructure needs of a growing population and facilitate increasing exports of industrial and agricultural products and minerals, the government sees a robust and stable construction industry as a key component of its vision for the future. Even as the overall economy has slowed, the sector has remained a consistent engine of growth. The building materials segment,...
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.