The government’s policy of using an expansionary budget to deliver macroeconomic growth and stability in the short-term is “risky”, the International Monetary Fund said in March 2018. Algeria has reversed…

Algeria faces an era of economic and political stagnation as it embarks on fiscal consolidation under an ageing leader. Economic risk (MEDIUM): The economy is likely to endure a rollercoaster…

Algeria’s banking sector continues to perform relatively well despite ongoing economic problems. Algeria has faced significant challenges related to lower oil prices since 2014 and slower economic activity. The economy…

As Africa’s largest natural gas producer and third largest oil producer, Algeria remains an overwhelmingly hydrocarbon-based economy. Energy current accounts for 30% of GDP, 60% of budget revenues, and 95%…

Historically, Algeria has not had a robust private sector. However, over the past decade, the government has been keen to enhance its small and medium enterprise (SME) base, with some…