Monthly Archives: March 2026

March 31, 2026

As part of the pivotal role played by the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) in accompanying strategic projects, the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, chaired a working meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters. The meeting was dedicated to reviewing the progress of the iron ore valorization project at the Gara Djebilet mine, one of Algeria’s major structuring projects.

The meeting was attended by the Chairman and CEO of the National Company for Mining Research and Exploration (SONAREM), Mr. Reda BELHADJ, and the Vice President of the Tosyali Algeria Group, Mr. Alp TOPCUOGLU, as well as a representative of the Directorate General of State Property and executives from the Agency, reflecting the high-level importance attached to this project.

Discussions focused on the iron ore valorization project, which is part of an integrated national vision for the development of the iron and steel sector. The project aims to process Gara Djebilet ore and produce concentrated iron using advanced dephosphorization technologies, with an estimated annual production capacity of 4 million tons. This will enable the valorization of national natural resources and their transformation into high value-added industrial output.

This project, implemented by the joint venture FTTF in the Toumiat industrial zone in the wilaya of Bechar, is the result of a strategic partnership between a SONAREM subsidiary, the National Iron and Steel Company (FERAAL), and Tosyali Algeria Group. With an investment exceeding USD 750 million, the project is expected to create at least 760 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs, thereby strengthening economic momentum at both local and national levels.

The discussions also addressed the practical aspects of implementing the project in Bechar, as a key component of the integrated Gara Djebilet mining project. This project is expected to serve as a real lever for reviving the national heavy industry, reducing import dependency, enhancing the country’s industrial and mineral security, and supporting the policy of economic diversification.

In this context, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the commitment of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency to accompany this strategic project throughout all its phases by facilitating access to the necessary permits and enabling it to benefit from all incentives managed by the Agency, particularly the provision of dedicated economic land and tax and parafiscal advantages, thus ensuring the acceleration of the project’s commissioning and consolidating its position as a driving force for industrial and economic development.

March 26^th, 2026

As part of on-site monitoring of the progress of investment projects registered with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, conducted a field visit on Thursday, March 26^th, 2026, to the Algerian–Qatari–German Hospital project currently under construction in the new city of Sidi Abdellah (Algiers), implemented by “SPA ALGERIAN QATARI HEALTHCARE SERVICES COMPANY.”

Mr. REKKACHE was accompanied during this visit by:

• The Director General of the National Investment Fund (FNI), Mr. Saleh LABNI,
• The Director General for Employment at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security,
• The Director General for Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion,
• A representative of the Ministry of Health,
• As well as executives from the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency.

This project is among the most prominent strategic healthcare projects currently under development in Algeria. With a capacity of 300 beds, it includes fully integrated medical facilities such as state-of-the-art operating rooms (OR’s), intensive care units, advanced medical imaging centers, modern laboratories, as well as specialized departments equipped with the latest technologies.

The project reflects the vision of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE, to establish a hospital designed in accordance with international standards in terms of both infrastructure and management. It aims to provide treatment for complex medical cases that previously required patient transfers abroad, including neurosurgery, scoliosis treatment, liver transplantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and other highly specialized disciplines.

The total cost of the project, which spans an area of 10 hectares, including 6 hectares of built-up space, is estimated at approximately USD 287 million. It is being carried out under a partnership between the National Investment Fund (FNI) and the Qatari company “APEX HEALTH.”

The project is also expected to create 954 direct jobs, in addition to a significant number of indirect employment opportunities, thereby contributing to local economic activity and supporting social development.

During the visit, Mr. Omar REKKACHE expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the works, commending the pace of implementation and reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to managing and accompanying the project to ensure its delivery within the set deadlines.

He also highlighted the expected impact of this healthcare facility in strengthening medical care capacity and improving the quality of health services in line with international standards, while contributing to the localization of specialized medical fields and reducing the need for treatment abroad.

In this regard, he confirmed that the project continues to benefit from ongoing support by the Agency, in coordination with the relevant sectors, until its commissioning, in line with the directives of the President of the Republic aimed at developing a modern healthcare system that meets the highest standards.

Marking 30 Years of Connecting Capital with Opportunity

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced that its 30th World Investment Conference (WIC) will be held later this year in Geneva, Switzerland, in collaboration with the Geneva Convention Bureau and the WAIPA Presidency, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA).

The conference returns to Geneva — the birthplace of WAIPA and the seat of its Permanent Secretariat. It was here, in 1995, that WAIPA was established by a coalition of more than 59 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), in collaboration with UNCTAD, reflecting a shared commitment to international cooperation in investment promotion.

Three decades later, that founding vision continues to unite a global community of IPAs that play a central role in guiding investment flows, strengthening national competitiveness, and advancing sustainable development.

The 30th edition represents both a celebration and a forward-looking platform. Over the  past thirty years, IPAs have evolved into strategic institutions — identifying global trends, advising governments, supporting investors across the investment lifecycle, and ensuring that investment translates into jobs, innovation and long-term economic impact.

Commenting on the announcement, Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director and CEO of

WAIPA, said:

“For thirty years, WAIPA and the World Investment Conference have highlighted the essential role of Investment Promotion Agencies in shaping global investment. IPAs are strategic actors — facilitating investments that generate real economic and social impact.

Returning to Geneva, where WAIPA was founded, is both a celebration of our history and a commitment to the future of international investment cooperation.”

A Platform for Dialogue, Cooperation and Results

Since its inception, the WIC has served as the premier global forum for investment promotion and cooperation. It brings together IPAs, ministers, policymakers, business leaders, international institutions and distinguished thought leaders — including Nobel laureates — to shape responses to evolving global investment dynamics.

In recent years, the WIC has increasingly delivered tangible outcomes. Dedicated B2B meetings at recent editions have generated more than US$ 1 billion in combined investment opportunities.

The 30th edition will address the profound transformations reshaping global investment flows — from digital transformation and sustainability transitions to supply chain realignment and geopolitical shifts — and explore how investment promotion agencies can adapt and lead in this evolving landscape.

Geneva: A Timely Setting for Multilateral Cooperation

As a global hub for diplomacy, finance and multilateral engagement, Geneva provides a uniquely relevant setting for this milestone.

At a time when multilateral cooperation is being tested, Geneva remains a trusted space for dialogue, neutrality and collective problem-solving. Home to major international organizations, UN agencies and global institutions, the city continues to play a vital role in shaping coordinated responses to shared economic challenges.

Hosting the 30th WIC in Geneva reaffirms the importance of cooperation and coordinated approaches in strengthening investment ecosystems and promoting inclusive and resilient growth

Commenting on the occasion, the Geneva Convention Bureau said:

“Geneva is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of international diplomacy, finance and innovation, making it an ideal destination to host the 30th WAIPA World Investment Conference. As a city that brings together global decision-makers, multilateral institutions and private sector leaders, Geneva offers an environment where meaningful dialogue translates into concrete partnerships.

We are proud to welcome the global investment community for this milestone edition of the WAIPA World Investment Conference.”

Celebrating 30 Years — And Looking Ahead

The 30th WIC will reflect on three decades of achievement while setting the strategic direction for the future.

In a rapidly evolving global economy, IPAs remain essential bridges between governments and investors — aligning capital with national development priorities, enhancing competitiveness and contributing to sustainable and inclusive growth.

As global investment patterns continue to shift, the event will serve as a moment of reflection, renewal and strategic direction for the international investment community.

James X. Zhan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Investment Conference, stated:

“Global investment has entered a new structural era. International production is being reshaped as supply chains reorganize and new industrial clusters emerge. With global FDI stock reaching 45 trillion dollars in 2025, over 39% of world GDP, the defining task ahead is to turn this enormous industrial capacity into resilient growth amid rising uncertainty. 

As we return to Geneva for the Conference’s 30th anniversary, our focus is to ensure that global capital flows advance sustainable development and shared prosperity.”

About the World Investment Conference

Since its inception in 1995, WIC has been the flagship event of WAIPA, serving as a premier platform for dialogue on global investment trends. It brings together decisionmakers, senior government officials, and international investors from around the world countries to examine key economic developments that affect FDI flows and explore new avenues for global cooperation and economic integration. The agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables, ambassador-investor discussions, and networking activities that foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. 

About WAIPA

With 130+ member IPAs representing over 110 nations, WAIPA serves as the primary agency promoting investment promotion and facilitation. By encouraging FDI and highlighting the role of its members, WAIPA continues to drive global economic growth and development.

https://waipa.org/ and https://waipa.org/wic/

16/03/2026

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), Mr. Omar REKKACHE, took part in the official launch ceremony of the National Reference Framework for Training and Skills (RNFC), overseen by Ms. Nassima ARHAB, Minister of Vocational Training and Education, in the presence of several members of the Government, as well as representatives of national institutions, and economic and social partners.

In support of this initiative, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency had previously signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, aimed at strengthening coordination between the two parties through the interconnection of the Agency’s information system with that of the Ministry. This will enable the identification of investors’ vocational training needs upon project registration, thereby allowing training institutions to adapt their programs to the requirements of investment projects and ensure the availability of qualified skills to support their effective implementation on the ground.

15/03/2026

The Minister of Interior Trade and Regulation of the National, Ms. Amel ABDELLATIF, together with the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, chaired a coordination meeting today, Sunday, 15 March 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, attended by officials from both sides.

The meeting aimed to enhance consistency between the national investment policy and the actual dynamics of the national economic fabric, within the framework of the shared commitment of both parties to develop a qualitative and strategic approach to investment through directing projects toward sectors with higher added value, while taking into account the quantitative and qualitative needs of the national market.

During the meeting, the Minister stressed the importance of strengthening institutional coordination between the Ministry of Interior Trade and Regulation of the National Market and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency in order to guide investment projects in line with the needs of the national market and support initiatives that boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, with a particular focus on projects aimed at developing distribution networks, logistics platforms and large-scale retail centers, in order to ensure the efficient organization of commercial activity.

Subsequently, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, presented the Agency’s approach, which is based on analyzing the economic fabric, identifying priority sectors and detecting gaps in value chains, with the objective of directing investment projects toward the most needed and sustainable areas.

The meeting also laid the foundations for stronger cooperation between the two sides, through an agreement to exchange data via the interconnection of information systems and to develop sectoral indicators to guide investment projects more accurately and effectively, thereby contributing to the organization of economic activity and the development of national productive capacities.

The Director General of the Agency emphasized the importance of guiding investment based on a precise understanding of the national market, in order to ensure that each project contributes to a balanced structuring of the economic fabric, the stability of the commercial sector, and the creation of sustainable value for the national economy.

This meeting helped strengthen the strategic dialogue between the two parties and reaffirm their shared commitment to an effective, coherent investment policy aligned with the needs of the national market.

March 15^th, 2026

As part of the series of consultative meetings launched by the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) with various economic operators, with the aim of directing productive investments towards priority activities for the national economy, the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, received today, Sunday 15 March 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters, a delegation from the Holding Algeria Chemical Specialities (ACS), led by the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samir YAHIAOUI.

This meeting comes within the framework of the Agency’s efforts to strengthen consultation and coordination with economic operators from both the public and private sectors, in a manner that supports productive investment and promotes investment in priority industrial sectors for the national economy.

The Holding Algeria Chemical Specialities (ACS) operates in the fields of chemical and semi-pharmaceutical industries. Its portfolio includes four industrial groups and seven public economic enterprises, producing a wide range of materials including plastics, paper and cardboard, glass, detergents, paints, as well as personal care products and semi-pharmaceutical products.

During the meeting, Mr. YAHIAOUI delivered a presentation on the Group’s activities, highlighting the main investment projects planned for implementation in the coming phase, notably projects related to the production of glass fiber, optical fiber, sodium carbonate, reverse osmosis membranes, as well as a project for the production of various types of ink.

In this context, he indicated that the Holding is seeking national and foreign partners to initiate the implementation of these projects, expressing its aspiration to strengthen coordination with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and benefit from its accompaniment throughout the various stages of project implementation.

For his part, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to accompany the Holding in implementing its investment projects by providing the necessary facilitation measures and supporting its investment process, in a way that contributes to accelerating the implementation of these projects and strengthening the national industrial base in the field of chemical industries, considered one of the strategic priority sectors for the national economy.

The Director General also praised the efforts undertaken by the Group’s CEO, together with his management team, to enhance the performance of this strategic group and strengthen its contribution to the development of chemical industries and the support of the national economy.

He further highlighted that the proposed projects represent promising opportunities for developing local production of several raw materials used in vital industries, thereby strengthening national value chains, reducing reliance on imports, and generating greater added value for the national economy.

05/03/2026

Signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Agency and the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and the Fight against Corruption

As part of implementing national directives aimed at strengthening transparency and consolidating the principles of good governance in the economic sector, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), in coordination with the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and the Fight against Corruption (HATPLC), organized an information day on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters, on the implementation of the national strategy’s mechanisms for transparency, prevention, and anti- corruption in the investment sector.

The event was chaired by the Agency’s Director General, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, and the President of the Authority, Ms. Salima MESRATI, in the presence of representatives from the High National Commission for Appeals related to Investment placed under the Presidency of the Republic, various administrations and entities represented at the one-stop shops, several state bodies responsible for fighting corruption, as well as representatives of employers’ organizations.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review the main pillars of the strategy, particularly those related to enhancing integrity in investment project management, preventing corruption risks, and promoting the principles of  transparency and equal opportunities. The mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation were also presented to ensure effective implementation that strengthens trust between the administration and investors, and support the attractiveness of the national economy.

In his speech, Mr. REKKACHE emphasized the importance of this initiative in light of the ongoing transformations in the investment system, recalling the deep reforms adopted by the President of the Republic Mr. Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE to improve the business climate, through simplification of procedures, widespread digitization, reinforcement of legal security, and consolidation of transparency principles and equal treatment of investors.

He also highlighted the institutional safeguards established to support these reforms, notably the High National Commission for Appeals related to Investment, which upholds the right to appeal in a framework of neutrality and objectivity, thereby reinforcing the rule of law in the economic domain.

To further promote transparency, the Director General underlined the Agency’s adoption of an advanced digitization pathway, particularly through the Investor’s Digital Platform, as the exclusive mechanism for processing applications for economic land allocated for investment, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 23-17. This system has contributed to addressing previous irregularities that hindered transparency in managing economic land and were a source of speculation and some improper practices.

He added that the Agency has also adopted objective mechanisms for project evaluation, giving priority to projects with the highest viability, potential to create added value, and job creation, thereby reinforcing integrity and ethical administrative practices by ensuring transparency, clear criteria, and equal treatment of investors to build trust in the administration.

Additionally, a set of digital tools supporting communication with investors was presented, accessible via the Agency’s website, including the Partnership Exchange, Expression of Interest Platform, Petitions Submission Platform, and Reporting of Violations Platform.

Preparation of a Code of Professional Ethics for the Agency

Within the framework of ethical administrative practices, Mr. Rekache announced the initiation of a Code of Professional Ethics for Agency staff and representatives of administrations accredited at the one-stop shops, in coordination with the High Authority. The aim is to establish a clear reference for professional conduct in the investment sector, structuring the relationship between the administration and the investor based on integrity in task performance, transparency in file processing, equality of treatment, neutrality and objectivity in decision-making, avoidance of interests’ conflicts, commitment to quality public service, and respect for deadlines.

Signing of a Cooperation Agreement to Promote Transparency and Good Governance

The information day concluded with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Agency and the High Authority, aiming to establish an organized and sustainable framework for coordination and cooperation to strengthen principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability within the Agency and to support anti-corruption mechanisms in line with national standards of good governance.

Under this agreement, the High Authority will accompany the Agency in implementing compliance standards and applying the evaluation indicators it has adopted, thereby promoting a culture of integrity and expanding preventive mechanisms within public institutions of strategic and economic importance.

The agreement also aims to exchange of expertise and knowledge, develop joint monitoring and evaluation tools, and consolidate an institutional cooperation model that contributes to improving performance and enhancing the effectiveness of public policies in the field of transparency and anti-corruption.

03/03/2026

Within its ongoing efforts to modernize work methods and strengthen administrative governance, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in coordination with the General Directorate of the National Archives under the Presidency of the Republic, organized on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters, an awareness day on updating and monitoring its Activity Records Management Schedule.

This awareness day aims to enable the members of the committee responsible for preparing and updating the Activity Records Management Schedules established at the Agency, as well as the staff in charge of archives at the central level and at one-stop shops, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing the field of archives.

Explanations were also provided on the methodology for preparing and updating the Activity Records Management Schedule, with a focus on categories specific to the Agency’s tasks, contributing to ensuring proper organization of records, improving their preservation and retrieval mechanisms, and supporting principles of governance and transparency in administrative work.

This meeting reflects the Agency’s commitment to establishing a professional approach to managing administrative records, ensuring strict compliance with the legal and regulatory framework governing archives, and enhancing institutional performance efficiency.

02/03/2026

As part of the implementation of its mandate to promote investment, improve the business climate, and support the State’s orientation toward attracting productive investment with high added value, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in coordination with the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, organized on Monday, March 2, 2026, at its headquarters, a thematic workshop dedicated to the plastics and polymers manufacturing sector.

The proceedings of this workshop were chaired by the Agency’s Director General, Mr. Omar Rekkache, alongside the President of the Council, Mr. Kamel Moula, in the presence of several economic operators and public and private investors active in this sector, in addition to representatives of related economic sectors.

A strategic framework to direct investment toward structurally impactful sectors

This initiative forms part of a series of periodic thematic workshops that the Agency and the Council intend to organize in order to support the national economic momentum aimed at diversifying the economy. This will be achieved by directing investment toward activity branches that have a structural impact on value chains and are capable of creating jobs, substituting imports, developing exports, transferring expertise, and increasing the local integration rate.

These workshops aim to establish a structured and sustainable consultation framework bringing together the Agency and economic operators, enabling investment orientation based on precise analyses, field data, and concrete commitments from project holders. This reflects a qualitative shift from a general promotion approach toward the engineering of integrated sectoral projects aligned with national development priorities.

This first workshop was dedicated to the plastics and polymers sector in view of its strategic nature and its close linkage with numerous other industries, as well as the significant opportunities it offers for import substitution and the enhancement of local value added.

Indicators reflecting growing investment momentum in the plastics sector

In his address during the workshop, Mr. REKKACHE highlighted the importance of this sector in the process of diversifying the national economy and strengthening industrial transformation. He also emphasized the need to localize investments capable of substituting imports of plastic materials and products, which reached 2.98 billion USD in 2025, while increasing the local integration rate and reducing external dependency.

In this context, he pointed to the growing interest in this sector, noting that the number of investment projects registered with the Agency had reached 675 projects by the end of February, including 383 new greenfield projects, with the remainder consisting of extension projects. These projects represent a declared total investment value of 138.7 billion DZD, with an expected creation of 15,150 direct jobs, reflecting an upward trend from year to year.

Of the total number of these projects, according to the figures presented by Mr. REKKACHE, 6 foreign direct investments and 18 partnership projects with local operators were registered, reflecting the sector’s attractiveness for capital and expertise and underscoring the importance of providing a favorable regulatory and industrial environment to strengthen technology transfer and enhance the valorization of national resources.

Furthermore, 51 projects have been completed and have entered the operational phase, while 242 projects, which have submitted progress reports, have reached advanced stages of completion. This reflects tangible progress in the implementation of investments and a clear transition from the registration phase to the execution and production phase.

Mr. REKKACHE affirmed that these indicators reflect Algeria’s entry into a new stage in the development of the manufacturing industry, based on launching more integrated and competitive investments capable of contributing to the achievement of industrial sovereignty.

In this regard, he explained that this workshop constitutes a platform for an objective and accurate diagnosis of the situation of the plastics and polymers sector, identifying imbalances and priority segments within the value chain, and proposing practical mechanisms to strengthen local integration. It also aims to formulate actionable recommendations to support high-quality investment, enabling the orientation of projects toward sectors with real economic viability, the valorization of local resources, and the building of an integrated industrial ecosystem capable of competing both locally and regionally.

For his part, the President of the Council, Mr. Kamel MOULA, emphasized that the plastics and polymers sector represents a structural base supporting several key sectors of the national economy, including household appliance manufacturing, the agri-food industry, agriculture, the pharmaceutical industry, the automotive industry, and the construction sector. This makes it a fundamental pillar for strengthening industrial integration and improving the competitiveness of various value chains.

He also highlighted the progress achieved by Algerian companies in recent years, noting that they have developed significant expertise, technical skills, and substantial production capacities, enabling them to meet a large share of national market needs and positioning them to move toward a new phase focused on development, innovation, and higher value creation.

He considered that organizing such workshops allows for an in-depth examination of each specialization and reaching practical solutions through a participatory approach bringing together various economic operators, in order to strengthen the national industrial base, reduce dependency on imports, create local added value, and open broader prospects toward regional and international markets, thereby making the sector a genuine lever for economic diversification.

This meeting also enabled the examination of the different segments of this industry’s value chain in terms of their current capacities, opportunities for local integration, export prospects, and the investments required to enhance their competitiveness and ensure their sustainability.