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OBG talks to Abdelkader Kadi, Minister of Public Works
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Interview: Abdelkader Kadi How can intermodal connections between road and maritime transportation be improved? ABDELKADER KADI: Algeria has maintained its focus on upgrading infrastructure to rebalance territorial development. The development of infrastructure in Algeria consists of the following projects: the completion of a new road network that emphasises regional connections, the modernisation…
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OBG talks to Lakhdar Rekhroukh, CEO, Cosider Group
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Interview: Lakhdar Rekhroukh How is the cement shortage affecting Algeria’s construction industry and how can it be addressed? LAKHDAR REKHROUKH: Algeria has set the goal of increasing cement production in a bid to meet growing local demand for construction materials, reduce the import bill and extend the local value chain. Today, the domestic production of cement is estimated to be at around 18m…
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OBG talks to Amar Ghoul, Minister of Transport
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Interview: Amar Ghoul How can efficiency at Algerian ports be improved? AMAR GHOUL: One of our flagship priorities is the implementation of an electronic one-stop-shop project at the port of Algiers that should be subsequently extended to other Algerian ports. The one-stop-shop will allow us to increase the efficiency of port operations and reduce wait times by substantially alleviating management…
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OBG talks to Joseph Ged, CEO, Ooredoo
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Interview: Joseph Ged How do you expect the mobile telecoms sector to develop over the next few years? JOSEPH GED: The mobile telecoms sector has posted solid growth in Algeria over the past few years: 8.65% in 2011, 5.37% in 2012 and 5.3% in 2013. This trend is reflected primarily in the rise of the penetration rate, which passed 100% in 2013 thanks to a proliferation of offers, solutions and services.…
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OBG talks to Abdelwahab Nouri, Minister of Agriculture
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Interview: Abdelwahab Nouri How can the performance of Algeria’s agricultural sector be improved in the coming years? ABDELWAHAB NOURI: In recent years Algeria has sought to improve its food security by increasing production levels and outputs through the Agricultural and Rural Development Plan. To that end, public powers are in the process of reorganising agricultural activities in order to focus…
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OBG talks to Hocine Mansour Metidji, CEO, Group Metidji
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Interview: Mansour Metidji What is being done to improve crop yields? MANSOUR METIDJI: The first push to restructure and improve yields came through the application of two laws: Law No. 08-16 of August 3, 2008, which determines the allocation of agricultural land, and Law No. 10-03 of August 15, 2010, which lays down the terms of use for state-owned agricultural land. Through these reforms, the government…
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OBG talks to Frits van Paasschen, CEO, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
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Interview: Frits van Paasschen What factors have driven North African growth? FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN: Africa is home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and there could not be a better time to expand capacity here. With increasing stability, vastly improving infrastructure, rapid economic growth and a booming mobile industry, this is Africa’s shining moment. As a region filled with…
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OBG talks to Yiğit Gürçay, Senior Vice-President and Area Director – MENA, GlaxoSmithKline
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Interview: Yiğit Gürçay What benefits can multinational pharmaceutical companies derive from expanding local production activities in emerging markets? YIGIT GÜRÇAY: Multinational pharmaceutical companies can play critical roles in emerging markets, not only in improving access to medicines and quality care, but also in expanding economic opportunities in those countries. Business activity leads…
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OGB talks to Abdelhak Lamiri, President, Groupe INSIM
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Interview: Abdelhak Lamiri Has “brain drain” affected the Algerian economy? ABDELHAK LAMIRI: Brain drain has always existed in Algeria, but at the beginning we were able to deal with it. We used to lose around 10,000 of our best workers every year. However, this became a national problem during the 1990s due to the instability caused by terrorism and the civil war, when we started to lose more…
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OBG talks to Samy Laghouati, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel
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Interview: Samy Laghouati What is the decriminalisation of management acts? SAMY LAGHOUATI: The decriminalisation of management acts is an enormous project that demands a complete reassessment of all of the legal specialities concerning business and management activities, including company, labour, economic, banking and criminal law. While this question is typically viewed through the lens of state-owned…