Hydrocarbons have long served as the backbone of Algeria’s economy, but in the past year there has been a push to encourage activity in other extractive industries, following the introduction of new legislation aimed at increasing mineral production. The text of the new mining bill, which was approved by the National Assembly and the upper house in late January 2014, is...
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Articles & Analysis | New legislation on mining is designed to encourage foreign partners from The Report: Algeria 2014
Articles & Analysis | Retail chains are chipping away at the dominance of informal markets from The Report: Algeria 2014
Consumption patterns in Algeria are beginning to shift towards modern retail, supported by rising income levels and greater exposure to formal shopping outlets and international brands. Small neighbourhood stores and the informal sector still account for the majority of retail turnover, but in recent years several domestic chains have expanded their footprint....
Chapter | Industry and Retail from The Report: Algeria 2014
Overreliance on the energy sector in the last three decades has siphoned investment away from manufacturing and left Algeria with high import demand in a number of critical areas, including food supply, machinery, electronics and other consumer goods. However, in the last 10 years, Algeria has focused on developing local manufacturing industries in order to reduce its heavy import spending,...
Consumer sentiment in Turkey is weakening as the pace of economic growth slows and consumers tighten their purse strings, potentially slowing the retail sector’s stellar performance in recent years.
The development of middle and lower income housing units in outlying areas in Bahrain is not only welcome news for those looking for a home to buy, it also signals a wave of new opportunities for retailers eyeing untapped markets in the kingdom.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Minister of Trade and Industry from The Report: Egypt 2014
What is the biggest obstacle to further development that the industrial sector faces in Egypt?