Information on the Algerian business climate and regulatory environment is paramount.
In this space, we present the most promising sectors for Canadian companies
Agriculture and food-processing
New ventures for livestock, dairy farming and food processing.
Construction
Engineering, procurement and contractual management, notably for public-private partnerships (PPP).
National Security and Defence
Equipment, systems and services.
Energy
New licenses for exploration and tenders for downstream oil&gas projects. Renewable energies (solar, wind, waste recycling…)
Hydraulic and water management
Network rehabilitation, pumping stations, desalination, drinkable water treatment plants.
Healthcare
Hospital management, laboratories and treatment centers. Pharmaceutical products.
Information technology and training
Telecommunications and production of optical fiber cables, radar and surveillance equipment, e-training and software in public management or project management, mapping, management training.
Railroads and air transport
Design, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures. Supply of equipment (aircraft, railcars, etc.) and operation of airport facilities.
Opportunities may exist in other areas but we suggest that any initiative be properly verified and validated before investing time and energy. Generally, the opportunities are as much for equipment suppliers as they are for service providers, and, in some cases, for investors in partnership with Algerian investors. The regulatory framework for imports and investments in Algeria is particularly rigorous, and requires due diligence to avoid constraints.
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Links
There are plenty of websites that provide economic and commercial information on Algeria. If sources are chosen properly, a careful examination of their content, together with consultations and exchanges with other members of the CDCA, will help you better identify real opportunities for your business. And that can be done before committing heavier expenses for business development.
Algerian sources
Le Forum des Chefs d’entreprise (FCE)fce.dz
Economic organization created by a group of Algerian business leaders to act as a major stakeholder in advising their public authorities on the transition process to the market economy. Working agreement with the CDCA.
Chambre Algérienne de Commerce et d’Industrie (CACI)www.caci.dz
Organization reporting to the Ministry of Commerce, which represents the general interests of commerce, industry and services in front of the public authorities. Working agreement with the CDCA.
Alagerian Embassy (Ottawa)www.ambalgott.com
Official voice of the Algerian government in Canada; News from Algeria, cultural events, economic opportunities, details on visa and consular services, and information about the history of the country. His Excellency Mr Hocine Meghar is the Ambassador of Algeria since the fall of 2015.
Algerian Consulate General (Montréal)www.consulatalgeriemontreal.com
Representatives of the Algerian government in Montreal, for Quebec and the Maritimes, particularly covering consular activities. His Excellency Mr Abdelghani Cheriaf is Consul General of Algeria since February of 2015.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE)www.mae.gov.dz
Manages the country’s bilateral and multilateral relations.
Algerian National Agency for Investment (ANDI)www.andi.dz
Government agency responsible for overseeing the investment process and supporting investors, including from abroad.
Ministry of Energywww.energy.gov.dz
Develops and monitors legislative, regulatory and institutional mechanisms for the exploration, production and processing of hydrocarbons. Also covers political partnerships to attract investment, particularly in new technologies and renewable energy.
Ministry of Commercewww.cnrc.org.dz
Centralizes and disseminates information and statistics on companies operating in Algeria, as well as economic conditions and opportunities.
Canadian sources
Canadian Embassy (Algiers)www.canadainternational.gc.ca/algeria-algerie
Overview of the Embassy’s activities, including those of the commercial services in support of Canadian companies.
World affairs (Department of foreign affairs and international commerce).www.international.gc.ca
Bilateral and multilateral relations of Canada, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Especially useful for precautions before going to one or more countries.
Export Development Canada (EDC)www.edc.ca
Exact description of the financial instruments available to Canadian companies for financing and insuring of exports and international investments.
www.edc.ca/FR/Country-Info/Pages/Algeria
www.edc.ca/FR/Country-Info/Pages/Algeria Page devoted to Algeria in particular. EDC confirms its readiness to engage subject to normal conditions.
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)www.ccc.ca
Federal Crown corporation whose primary mandate is to facilitate international trade on behalf of the Canadian industry, particularly when dealing with public tenders. Subject to usual requirements for this kind of operation, CCC can link government buyers and Canadian expertise by negotiating and executing contracts ‘’government to government’’.
Canada Arab Business Council (CABC)www.c-abc.org
Non-profit Canadian organization based in Ottawa, bringing together companies interested in trade between Canada and the Arab countries in general. Working agreement with the CDCA.
International sources
World bankhttp://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/country/algeria
General information on the role and activities of the bank, especially for Algeria, including a quarterly newsletter (The Letter from Al Djazair) and a ‘’doing business” section with details of the challenges to keep in mind.
American commercial services (State Department)www.export.gov/algeria/
Detailed information on business conditions (Doing Business) in Algeria, including a newly updated report (Country Commercial Guide).
US-Algeria Business Council (USABC)www.us-algeria.org
Organisation sans but lucratif regroupant gens d’affaires algériens et américains. Collabore avec le CDCA.
UK-Algeria Business Council (UKABC)www.uk-algeria.org
Non-profit UK organization of Algerian and British companies. Working relationship with the CDCA.