Algeria: Conclusion

The report concludes that Algeria's potential remains unfulfilled due to a dependency on hydrocarbons, poor agricultural yields, and weak governance. It advocates for a multi-sectoral approach to diversification, including investments in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and the liberalisation of the economy to reduce the state's dominance in business and banking.

• Algeria's economic potential is currently hindered by a reliance on hydrocarbons, poor agricultural productivity, weak governance, and inadequate health systems. Under a 'Current Path' (business as usual) scenario, the country is projected to fail in meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ending preventable deaths for newborns and children under five by 2030.
• To ensure food security and increase productivity, the government should adopt climate-smart technologies and improve land-use management, specifically by providing farmers with drought-resistant and disease-resistant seedlings, credit guarantees, and fertiliser.
• Economic diversification requires reducing the state's control over major banks and businesses, liberalising market entry to shrink the informal sector, and promoting the manufacturing and services sectors.
• The report recommends attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Research and Development (R&D) into natural capital, specifically targeting renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermic power, alongside traditional fossil energy and minerals like uranium, helium, and iron.
• Algeria can diversify its exports away from hydrocarbons by utilizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and refining its National Vision Plan through the ministry of trade and export promotion.

APA

Chipanda, B. (2026). Algeria: Conclusion. Institute for Security Studies. https://futures.issafrica.org/geographic/guide.pdf?geography=DZ&topic=05-conclusion

Chicago

Chipanda, Blessing. Algeria: Conclusion. Institute for Security Studies, 2026. https://futures.issafrica.org/geographic/guide.pdf?geography=DZ&topic=05-conclusion.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{chipanda2026algeria, author = {Chipanda, Blessing}, title = {{Algeria: Conclusion}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, year = {2026}, month = may, url = {https://futures.issafrica.org/geographic/guide.pdf?geography=DZ&topic=05-conclusion}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }