Language Filipino (formerly known as Pilipino) is based on the Tagalog dialect and is the official language of the Philippines. The English language is the second most commonly spoken language and is understood by most Filipinos, though the country exhibits 168 dialects throughout its various regions and islands. In 1897 the Tagalog dialect was established as the official language of…
In English L’Algérie a intensifié ses investissements dans les secteurs pétrolier et gazier, lançant de nouveaux projets dans le cadre d’une stratégie qui vise à accroître la production et à développer l’industrie de la transformation pour créer de la valeur ajoutée. Fin mars, le groupe énergétique public Sonatrach a annoncé l’entrée en production du champ gazier de Timimoun…
In an interview with Global Platform, Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour, CEO, Sonatrach, speaks on how the global lower oil price environment has spurred the diversification of Algeria’s energy sector. Gas production in particular has accelerated, and the country has built the necessary infrastructure to export gas to new markets. In addition, the petrochemicals downstream industries have been targeted for
In English Business Barometer: OBG in Africa CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (Chief Executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes…
In English Le mois dernier, 44 nations africaines se sont réunies à Kigali pour signer un accord prévoyant la mise en place de la plus grande zone de libre-échange au monde depuis la création de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce en 1995. L’Afrique est-elle prête pour une telle entente? Et dans quelle mesure cette zone de libre-échange continentale (ZLEC) pourra-t-elle améliorer le commerce…
In French Last month, 44 African nations gathered in Kigali to sign an agreement establishing a framework for the world’s largest free trade area (FTA) since the creation of the World Trade Organisation in 1995 – but how ready is Africa for such a deal? And to what extent will the Continental FTA (CFTA) be able to enhance intra-regional trade? The deal aims to establish a single continental market…
In French Business Barometer: OBG in Africa CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (Chief Executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes…
In English Une coalition d’organisations communautaires et d’entreprises s’est associée au gouvernement algérien afin d’entamer une action collective visant à apporter des solutions aux problèmes environnementaux rencontrés par la capitale, Alger, lançant pour ce faire une initiative destinée à améliorer la durabilité écologique et la gestion des déchets dans la ville. Début…
In English L’investissement international dans l’industrie automobile en Algérie s’accroit suite à la mise en place de mesures visant à soutenir la croissance de la production manufacturière. Fin janvier 2018, le constructeur automobile espagnol SEAT, membre du Groupe Volkswagen, a annoncé son ambition d’augmenter la capacité de production de son usine d’assemblage à Relizane.…
Welcoming only a few new entrants to the market, the structure of Algeria’s insurance sector has remained relatively stable in recent years, with the four largest state-run insurers continuing to dominate. Purely private sector insurers capture less than one-quarter of the market, despite making modest gains of late. While the life insurance segment accounts for just 10% of total premiums,…
