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.
