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OBG talks to Abdelhamid Zerguine, CEO, Sonatrach
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Interview: Abdelhamid Zerguine In what way will the new hydrocarbons law encourage foreign partnerships? ABDELHAMID ZERGUINE: The amendments to the hydrocarbons law will potentially boost foreign investment, in particular exploration activities, as new incentives and synergies will be introduced to the sector. The public authorities aim to strengthen exploration activities while increasing the country’s…
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OBG talks to Jean-Marie Dauger, Executive Vice-President, Global Gas & LNG Business Line, GDF Suez
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Interview: Jean-Marie Dauger How important will the role of natural gas be within the world energy mix? JEAN-MARIE DAUGER: According to the International Energy Agency, the world demand for energy will increase by 40% between 2009 and 2035. About 90% of this new demand is expected to come from non-Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries due to their demographic vitality and…
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OBG talks to Nasser Marafih, CEO, Qtel
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Interview: Nasser Marafih To what extent do you expect further consolidation between mobile operators in regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? NASSER MARAFIH: While we expect there to be further mergers and acquisitions in the MENA region, we have seen a slowdown in the past two years and expect that to continue. In this environment, group operators are best positioned to leverage…
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OBG talks to Brahim Benabdeslem, Director, Algiers Management Development Institute (MDI)
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Interview: Brahim Benabdeslem How can foreign cooperation in education contribute the sector’s development? BRAHIM BENABDESLEM: The weakness of trade relationships between Maghreb countries is a real handicap with regard to growth and socioeconomic development. The potential of cooperation and creation of synergies is huge in the Maghreb, particularly in teaching and research. Maghreb countries,…
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OBG talks to Rachid Benaissa, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development
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Interview: Rachid Benaissa What mechanisms are in place to secure product offers and ensure incomes to producers? RACHID BENAISSA: Financial, regulatory, managerial and organisational mechanisms have been implemented and are constantly assessed, reinforced and consolidated. There is a system in place to ensure smooth operation and regulate the industry of major agricultural staples. The Regulation…
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OBG talks to Abdelaziz Ziari, Minister of Health, Population and Hospital Reform
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Interview: Abdelaziz Ziari How developed is the local biotech sector? ABDELAZIZ ZIARI: Biotechnology is still in its infancy in Algeria. While certain basic research projects are under way at the Pasteur Institute in Algeria and a few university hospitals, they are almost exclusively academic and not followed by a real valuation. In addition, in most cases no industrial applications have been made…
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OBG talks to Karim Cherif, President, National Federation of Algerian Hôteliers, and Managing Director, Eden Hotels
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Interview: Karim Cherif What measures are needed for Algeria to take advantage of its tourism potential? KARIM CHERIF: It is, of course, important for Algeria to diversify its resources to strengthen its tourist potential. These resources, however, can only generate value if they are optimised by a strategic policy based across various sectors of the economy. Algeria currently has more than 1220…
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OBG talks to Mohamed Laid Benamor, General Manager, Amor Benamor
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Interview: Mohamed Laid Benamor What can be done to further promote partnerships that increase the volume of exports? MOHAMED LAID BENAMOR: Partnerships will indeed help to reduce imports and improve food security by diversifying farm production and promoting sustainable exploitation of resources. They will also encourage the private sector to take advantage of abundant opportunities in food processing,…
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OBG talks to Mohamed Benmeradi, Minister of Tourism
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Interview: Mohamed Benmeradi What initiatives are taking place to align training with the demands of the job market? MOHAMED BENMERADI: In 2011 we established a national educational map based on the specific needs of each region, taking into account location, climate and infrastructure, among others. We are identifying our training needs according to what lessons we can learn from the initiatives…
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OBG talks to Farid Benhadji, CEO, Manal
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Interview: Farid Benhadji What are the plans for the development of phosphate production going forward? FARID BENHADJI: Algeria has a host of mineral substances, including phosphates. Despite efforts by companies in charge of geological mapping and mineral research, most resources remain largely untapped and the mining sector is underexplored. Algeria is a relatively small phosphate supplier, but…