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Knowledge
Country overview: Algeria is located in North Africa. It shares its borders with Libya and Tunisia on the east, Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania on the west and Mali and Niger on the south. It gained independence from France on 5 July 1962. Its capital is Algiers and the country has 48 Provinces (Wilayas). It is a multiparty republic with its President sitting as the Head of State and government. It runs a bicameral parliamentary system of government. Major languages in the country include Arabic, French and Berber with Islam as the major religion. It has a mixed legal system of French civil law and Islamic law. It has an area size of 2.4 million sq km. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the north, Algeria serves as a gateway between Africa and Europe.
Demographic Information: Algeria has an estimated population of 40 million comprising mostly of younger population (less than 19 years) which makes up about 39% of the population, those in the age bracket of 19-65 years makes up of about 56% of the population and above 65 years age group makes up of about 5% of the population. Average population density is estimated at 16.08 inhabitants/km2. In terms of human development indicators, it has a life expectancy of 75 years (Women) and 72 years (Men). It achieved universal primary education with a 98% Primary enrolment rate, 97% secondary education enrolment rates in 2015 and overall literacy level of 86% as at 2015.
Broad Economic Overview: The mainstay of Algeria’s economy is Hydrocarbon (Oil & Natural gas) as it constitutes about 40-45% of the country’s GDP. It is the 6th largest exporter of gas in the world and ranks 10th in terms of largest reserves of natural gas globally. It also boasts of large shale gas reserves ranking 3rd in the in the world. In addition, Algeria has huge deposits of phosphate, Zinc, Gold, Uranium, iron, Tungsten, Kaolin etc. The country achieved a 2.8% compound growth in GDP over 5 years period with strong contribution from Oil and gas sector. Non-Oil and gas sectors growth remains modest with Agriculture and services sectors gaining increasing contribution to GDP. The main export includes oil and gas, derivatives of hydrocarbons, foodstuffs, non-alimentary goods and industrial capital goods. Major imports include iron or steel products, capital goods, engines, pumps, Machines, electronic equipment, foodstuffs, and consumer goods.
Investment Opportunities: Persistent moderation in the global oil price has necessitated a drive by the Algerian authorities to diversify its economic base. It has devised an ambitious structural reforms plan meant to boost transparency, improve governance, reform pension system, streamline business regulation and modernize its financial sector. The country is seeking to develop its non-hydrocarbon resources and has opportunities in various sectors such as Agriculture, Fishing, Tourism, Renewable Energy, Transport, Health, ICT Sectors and Mining.
Invest Algeria – Doing Business in Algeria Contacts
Name
Job Title
Company Name
Business service Provided
Contact
Allan Wood
Global Head of Business Development
Jersey Finance
NGO
Aya Rainer
Researcher
JETRO London
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Regional Trade Organisation
Bhavna Seth Ranjan
Head-Market Facilitation Services
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Business Intelligence
Bridget Shoo
Regional Director (Southern Africa)
Enterprise Singapore
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
David Smith
Chief Executive
British African Business Alliance Ltd
Chamber of Commerce
Elise Donovan
Chief Executive Officer
BVI Finance
Financial Services
Frazer Lang
CEO
Scottish Africa Business Association
Trade Association
Ivy Ziqian Wang
Operations Manager
Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce
NA
John Paterson
Chairman
Scottish Africa Business Association
Regional Trade Organisation
Kiran Narayanant
General Manager
SME Chamber of India
Chamber of Commerce
Luis De Melo
Chairman
Global Chamber of Commerce for Portuguese Speaking Countries
Chamber of Commerce
Maham Saqib
ICCIA
NA
Mariam Adel
Economic researcher
jazan chamber of commerce
Analytics
McKenzie Penton
Director of Events & Business Development
Invest in the USA
Trade Association
Michael Mills
Climate Finance Adviser
UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Government Official
Nara Pires
Communication Director
AFroChamber
Chamber of Commerce
Rachid Mekhalfia
Chairman
UK-ALGERIA ASSOCIATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Chamber of Commerce
Rupi Nandra
Commercial Benefits Specialist
FCDO
NA
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List of Companies – Invest Algeria
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Name
Job Title
Company Name
Business service Provided
Contact
A.Rahim Hamani
general Manager
riggeo
NA
Abhay Hiran
Ceo
Shakun Group
Company Executive
Adel amine Zouaoui
Directeur agence
Crédit Populaire d'Algérie
NA
adel sid chettah
investor
Noormed / Atantis
NA
Ahmed reda Alouane
Ceo
AAR trading
NA
Amine Slifi
Chef de projet
SADACOM
NA
Anthony Coerecius
MD
Tonys Leather(pty)ltd
Entrepreneur
belaid djamal
accouting
ACF
NA
Benabdallah Brahim
Manager
Best in Agency
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
chekirine zinelabidine
Fonder&COO
Pratic Power
Software or Technology Services
Cherif Redjama
co-developer
Cherif Redjama
Marketing Services;Financial Services;Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Business Intelligence;Software or Technology Services;Dealmaker;Import/Export
Clement Otuekong
financial
Koray Investment Group
Trade Finance
Fella Khaoula ABID
Marketing & communication
Fares Group Law Firm
Marketing Services;Marketing and Public Relations Services
Hamou Ninouche Mr
Head of Insurance, Assets and Regulation
MAGHREBINE DE TRANSPORT ET AUXILIAIRE (a subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Company Msc)
Other
Hodhaifa Djouadi
Founder
Shipper
NA
karim nouar
Consultant
Globalmlm
NA
Lakhdar Abdallah
شارع اول نوفمبر فوغالة بسكرة
ريفي للتمور
Marketing Services;Banking Services;Trade and Investment Promotion Agency;Offshore Trust and Corporate Services;Accountant;Business Intelligence;Chamber of Commerce;Regional Trade Organisation;Trade Association;Public Relations or Investment Relations or Communications;Investor - Personal;Investor - Corporate;Trade Finance;Translation Services;Analytics;Business Accelerator or Incubator
Mohamed Sami Mehiaoui
Business Analyst
Coventry
Consultant - General;Economist;Business Accelerator or Incubator;Entrepreneur
Mohamed Yacine Karaouet
directeur general sarl karaouet
sarl karaouet
Marketing Services;Marketing and Public Relations Services;Financial Services;Development Finance Institution;Fund Administration;Economist