THE REPORT Algeria 2018
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THE REPORT Algeria 2018 ECONOMY FINANCE ICT INDUSTRY TOURISM ENERGY HEALTH UTILITIES TRANSPORT AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION INTERVIEWS www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com SPECIAL EDITION KIICO 4 3 2 8 1 5 2 1 9 1 8 7 9 CONTENTS ALGERIA 2018 3 41 Tax liabilities: Impacts of the trend towards ISBN 978-1-912518-23-4 lower corporate tax rates on developed and Editor-in-Chief: Oliver Cornock developing economies Regional Editor, North Africa: Jaime 42 Interview: Richard Lesser, CEO, Boston Pérez-Seoane Consulting Group Editorial Manager: Charles Besse de Laromiguière 43 Global village: Medium-term prospects suggest globalisation is set to continue for the Global Managing Editor: Barbara J Isenberg foreseeable future Chief Sub-Editors: Laura Nelson, 45 Interview: Ali Haddad, President, Algerian Tim Owens Deputy Chief Sub-Editors: Elise Reid, Business Leaders’ Forum Robert Terpstra Web Editor: Fergus Scully Senior Sub-Editors: Khalifa FINANCIAL SERVICES Bokhammas, Jennifer Ma, Dominic 48 Mindful leadership: Fundamentals remain sound Mealy, Amy Stapleton Sub-Editors: Sheri Cavazos, Carmen Changing track in the banking sector as the authorities move to Cracknell, John Gray, Patrick Kurth, tackle new issues Kayla Moser, Alex Pichaloff, Morgan Page 24 Soares-Astbury, Lizzie Waymouth 52 Interview: Mohamed Loukal, Governor, Bank of Algeria Analysts: Victor Duggan, Thomas The shift in macroeconomic strategy in late Helm, Abigail Klinkenberg, Khaled 2017 has brought some relief to Algeria, though 53 Card bargain: Despite legal changes, e-payments Lamali, Emma Silhol struggle to gain foothold the sustainability of this approach rests on the Senior Editorial Researcher: Susan adoption of the necessary corrective measures 54 Extending access: Recognising the role of Manoğlu financial inclusion in broader economic Editorial Researchers: Jade Currie, from 2019 onwards. Unless there is a signifi- Teresa Meoni, Beatriz Trigueros, cant and sustained increase in global oil pric- development Mengihan Vefalı 55 Interview: Brahim Semid, CEO, Banque Middle East Editorial Executive: Billy es to offset the impact of medium-term fiscal Fitzherbert consolidation, economic growth is set to slow Extérieure d’Algérie 57 Ready and willing: The bourse upgrades Creative Director: Yonca Ergin over the coming years until the twin budget Art Editors: Catherine Celeste, Alena and current account deficits are balanced. infrastructure and rules while it awaits the Gallagher, Sara Proserpio introduction of new listings and financial Junior Graphic Associate: Babylynne B Cruz instruments Illustrations: Shi-ji Liang 61 Interview: Lazhar Sahbani, Partner, PwC Algeria Senior Photography Editor: Mourad SNAPSHOT Hammami 6 Algeria in brief Market analysis & data provided by PwC Logistics & Administration Manager: Burçin Ilgaz COUNTRY PROFILE 62 Funds and gains: Private equity investments Logistics Executive: Marly F Gimeno 11 Moving forward: A young population and have a role to play in deepening and diversifying Logistics Specialist: Rainier M Ramiro resurgent energy sector lead to positive outlook the economy, but some obstacles remain after several years of economic decline 13 Productive discourse: Ongoing reforms make 63 On the up: More favourable economic space for economic recovery conditions support stronger insurance growth 16 Interview: President Abdelaziz Bouteflika 67 Reassuring trend: New reinsurance programmes 18 Unified approach: Diplomatic engagement sees are bolstering coverage against natural rising levels of foreign trade disasters in emerging markets 19 Viewpoint: Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China ENERGY & RENEWABLES 20 Interview: Ferid Belhaj, Vice-president for MENA, 75 Encouraging outlook: An increased focus on World Bank renewables is set to complement the country’s 21 Historic ties: Algeria and China’s mutually long-term commitment to fossil fuels beneficial partnership accelerates economic 82 Interview: Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour, CEO, growth and infrastructure expansion Sonatrach 83 Gas giant: As a viable energy alternative, gas ECONOMY will become an increasingly important resource 24 Changing track: New strategy targets increased going forward spending and an improved investment climate 85 Interview: Claudio Descalzi, CEO, Eni 31 Organic changes: Legislative reform expected to 86 Interview: Hesham Mekawi, Regional President, enhance budget planning BP North Africa 32 Business Barometer: Algeria CEO Survey 87 Fuelling growth: A focus on liquefied petroleum 34 Interview: Abderrahmane Raouya, Minister of gas is central to a drive to increase domestic Finance production 35 Quantitative easing: A closer look at the new 88 Rising tide: Solar and wind power industries macroeconomic strategy and its impacts are growing thanks to ample potential and 38 Protective measures: Import restrictions and decreasing costs structural reforms target increased domestic 89 Interview: Fatma Zohra Zerouati, Minister of production and economic sustainability Environment and Renewable Energy Bloomberg Terminal Research Homepage: OBGR‹GO› THE REPORT Algeria 2018 4 CONTENTS ALGERIA 2018 Chairman: Michael Benson-Colpi 120 Interview: Nabil Assaf, Representative, Food and Director of Field Operations: Elizabeth Agriculture Organisation of the UN Boissevain 121 Water works: Expanding irrigation Managing Director for Africa: Karine infrastructure is high on the agenda Loehman 122 Interview: M’hamed Metidji, CEO, Metidji Group; Regional Manager for Africa: Elise Postigo and President, National Interprofessional Country Director: Lamis Yazbeck Council for Cereals Director of Field Development: Helena Alvarez-Vieitez TRANSPORT Field Operations: Benito B Saporna, 125 In the pipeline: Rail and road infrastructure Christian L Sibayan developments forge ahead Project Manager: Asmaa Bessis 129 Interview: Abdelghani Zalene, Minister of Public Project Coordinator: Tarik Darcherif Works and Transport 130 On track: Expanding rail capacity remains a For all editorial and advertising Efficient expansion enquiries, please contact us at: national priority [email protected]. Page 92 To order a copy of this publication or 133 Modern travel: The authorities are looking to enquire about your subscription, Algeria faces challenges in its utilities sec- to ensure intermodality becomes a standard please contact us at: feature of future transport projects [email protected]. tor in terms of distribution and efficiency. While the provision of electricity is a non-is- 134 Skybound: Rapid expansion of global aviation All rights reserved. No part of this industry propels investment efforts publication may be reproduced, sue – though sustainable generation notably stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means is – the rate of household connections to the without the prior written permission natural gas network is in need of improve- CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE of Oxford Business Group. ment, especially outside major cities. Drinking 140 Scaling up: Domestic producers are increasing output of building materials, while Whilst every effort has been made to water is largely secure, yet business needs ensure the accuracy of the information are straining resources, prompting increases infrastructure developments are supporting contained in this book, the authors export goals and publisher accept no responsibility in desalination and wastewater treatment. for any errors it may contain, or for any 145 Interview: Abdelwahid Temmar, Minister of loss, financial or otherwise, sustained by any person using this publication. Housing and Urban Planning UTILITIES & WATER 146 Sustainable urbanisation: As urban populations Updates for the information provided in this volume can be found in Oxford 92 Efficient expansion: Aims include building more undergo rapid growth around the globe, Business Group’s ‘Economic Updates’ water-related infrastructure and growing the planners are striving to create efficient spaces service available via email or at www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com natural gas distribution network 149 Interview: Li Jian, Assistant President, China 95 Interview: Mohamed Arkab, CEO, Sonelgaz State Construction Engineering Corporation 97 Currents of growth: Focused investment in areas (CSCEC); and Chairman, CSCEC Algeria Bloomberg Terminal Research Homepage: like desalination, sanitation and irrigation has 150 Home run: The state continues its housing drive, OBGR‹GO› eased the stress of acute water scarcity providing support for financing and addressing 99 Interview: Hocine Necib, Minister of Water the informal market Resources ICT INDUSTRY & MINING 156 Increased competition: Alongside digitisation 102 Productivity boost: Industrial policy focuses on efforts and strengthened cybersecurity, the facilitating small business creation and raising arrival of new players has galvanised the local local integration market 107 Interview: Amara Charaf-Eddine, CEO, Madar 160 Incubating growth: As funds are being directed Holding to technoparks, incubators have witnessed 108 Below the surface: New legislation aims to growth and the flourishing of their ideas attract fresh mining investment and tap the 162 Interview: Steve Tzikakis, President, SAP South country’s wide variety of minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa 110 A steely performance: Algeria moves closer to 163 Expanding network: The country has witnessed its goal of becoming self-sufficient in steel a rapid increase in 4G, backed by network 111 Best medicine: Import replacement policy and expansions that have