Algeria
Economy
We expect Algeria's budget to stay in deficit due to diminishing hydrocarbons revenues and a public spending growth rate in 2010. Over the long term, we see the budget returning to...
2010-07-22Economy
Economic growth in 2010 will increase to 3.1% in real terms, up from a 2.3% rate recorded in the previous year. Gross fixed capital formation will have the greatest contribution to...
2010-07-22Economy
We expect total external debt to expand throughout 2010. This is primarily based on a three times larger long term debt compared to the previous year, leading to doubling the debt's...
2010-06-25Economy
We are forecasting a bounce in Algeria's current account surplus in 2010, on the back of rising oil prices and an increase in hydrocarbon exports. However, the high degree of reliance...
2010-06-25Economy
Several meetings between state officials from Algeria and Angola have been taking place lately, aiming to diversify and strengthen bilateral. Ultimately, these procedures would target...
2010-06-25Economy
We expect Algeria to record economic growth of 3.1% in 2010, maintaining our 3.1% real GDP growth forecast. Nonetheless, we see the Algerian economy having to confront several obstacles...
2010-06-11Economy
Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has spoken out against the corruption scandals that have engulfed the state-run energy company
2010-04-29Economy
The long-serving Algerian national police chief, Ali Tounsi, was shot dead on February 25 by a senior police officer. Official reports deem the murder an 'act of madness,' but there...
2010-03-29




