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Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas Alger (Algérie) CALL FOR
Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas Alger (Algérie) Commerce & Investissements CALL FOR TENDER New Call for Tender for Industrial Projects 2013 According to figures released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), foreign direct investment (FDI) in Algeria fell by 42% down to $ 1.48 billion in 2012 compared with $ 2.57 billion in 2011. Algeria came in 17th place out of 54 African countries in terms of the amount of FDI, while in the Arab world, it ranks 13th out of 21 countries in the region. These figures can be explained by the rigid investment measures followed by the country, plus the ongoing uncertainty regarding oil and gas prices due to the difficult world economic conditions and the discoveries of new (unconventional) fossil hydrocarbon resources, making the value and volume of hydrocarbon exports drop compared to the previous years. In this context, government authorities found themselves under the need to turn their attention to the other sectors and, thus, to reconsider the country’s foreign investment policy in order to give more incentives and attract more foreign direct investors into the country. To this regard, the Algerian government adopted new measures and incentives for the benefit of the private sector and foreign operators (see: http://www.mipi.dz/spip.php?article65). Moreover, The Ministry of Industry, of Small and Medium Size Enterprises, and of Investment Promotion has launched a call for industrial projects 2013 relating to 18 industrial activities, open to both national and international operators. The aim of this call for projects is the integration of industrial sectors, the increase and the diversification of local production, job creation, capturing and legalization of the added value in the sectors in which Algeria can become competitive. The call for proposals is dedicated to any economic operator (national or international) or investors (public or private), willing to No. 37-June 2013 launch in an industrial activity or a project supporting an industrial chain. For more information please visit: http://www.mipmepi.gov.dz/?Appel-a-projetsindustriels-2013. ECONOMY Algeria economic growth 2013 The Economic Intelligence Unit lowered slightly its forecast for real GDP growth in 2013, to 3.3%, as the impact of the attack on the In Amenas natural gas facility has led to delays in work on natural gas projects. Throughout the forecast period, real GDP growth rates will remain modest despite the country's large and easily accessible hydrocarbons resources and the government's ample financing capabilities. Government expenditure will continue to account for a large share of the economy, as the authorities will remain wary of cutting back on spending too fast, possibly provoking unrest. High wages for public-sector workers will support private consumption, but price pressures and restrictions on credit will limit their impact. Private investment growth will be constrained by a lack of financing (from both the banks and the capital markets). Infrastructure projects (expanding the housing stock and road and rail construction) are under way, but are often subject to delays, despite the availability of state funding. The economy will grow by an annual average of 3.4% in 2014-17. (EIU, June. 2013, Country Report June 2013 ) Algerian fund ranked among world’s 15 largest sovereign wealth funds Algeria’s Revenue Regulation Fund (FRR) has been ranked among the world’s 15 largest sovereign wealth funds, the Las Vegas-based Sovereign Wealth Funds Institute (SWF) says. Of the 67 sovereign wealth funds listed by the institute, the Revenue Regulation Fund was ranked 14th with assets of 77.2 billion USD, according to the latest figures updated this month. Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 In Africa, Algeria tops the list ahead of Libya (17th in world ranking) with 65 billion USD in its sovereign wealth fund, Botswana (38th) with seven billion dollars, Angola (45th) with five billions dollars, and Nigeria (50th) with one billion dollars. In the Arab world, Algeria’s Revenue Regulation Fund ranks 5th behind those of Abu Dhabi (627 billion USD), Saudi Arabia (533 billion USD), Kuwait (342 billion USD) and Qatar (115 billion USD). th (Namnewsnetwork, June 11 . 2013. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/nkhodsj, http://tinyurl.com/3sqt4gk) Oil wealth smooth Algeria politics With its president in a French hospital for over two months and the surrounding region in turmoil, Algeria looks to be on course for a period of unrest. The reality on the ground is different. The state has $200 billion in reserves from oil and gas revenues to spend placating the population with jobs, subsidies and a powerful security service. "It is not going to be a political change that triggers violence here. People are more concerned with economic justice in this society," said one western diplomat in Algiers. "Algeria is a bit of an enigma and also profoundly misunderstood by people that haven’t been there," said Geoff Porter at North Africa Risk Consulting in New York. (Reuters, June 6th, 2013, http://tinyurl.com/jvwo6oo) Algeria foreign exchange reserves stand at $189.7 billion late March Algerian exchange reserves stood, by the end of March 2013, at $189.7 billion against $190.6 billion late December 2012, weighed down by a "substantial" decline of balance of payments, according to the figures provided by Governor of the Bank of Algeria, Mohamed Laksaci. Foreign exchange reserves of Algeria, excluding gold, were affected "a substantial reduction" in the balance of payments, whose balances amounted to only 0.846 md dollars in the first quarter of 2013 against a surplus of 4.164 billion during the same period of 2012, the governor said during the presentation of the first quarterly report on the monetary and financial situation. The prudent management of official foreign exchange reserves, advocated by the Bank of Algeria, has enabled Algeria to reach "an acceptable level of performance" despite the continuing environment of low global interest rates, according to Laksaci. At the end of March 2013, the 10-year government bonds in the United States showed a yield of 1.9% against 1.4% for German government bonds of the same maturity. (Algeriaenergybusiness, June 10th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/of7b7c4) Algeria to amend Foreign Investment Laws Algeria is planning to amend its investment law, government sources recently revealed. The proposed new law will be presented on June 26 to the Algerian Governing Council. The new law, which will be presented by Cherif Rahmani, Minister of Industry, SMEs and Investment Promotion, is eagerly awaited by the business community in Algeria and foreign investors. The new law aims to bring greater coherence to the laws governing investment in Algeria, according to a source familiar with the matter. Through this move the Government aims to reassure foreign investors, who have been shunning Algeria in recent years. The text incorporates best practices while maintaining the competitiveness of our national companies, and should provide a roadmap to a strategy of re-industrialization of Algeria. (Nuqudy, June 24th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/onn3y7v) Algeria’s annual inflation continues downward trend in May Algeria’s annual inflation rate hit 6.9% in May, continuing its downward trend since February, the National Office of Statistics (ONS) annouced. (APS, June 25th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/nah6zmx) Report on business climate in Algeria presented to Government end of June The report on the improvement of the business climate in Algeria will be presented to the Government in June, said Minister of Industry, SME and Investment Promotion Cherif Rahmani. Algeria’s report on the business climate has been already handed to the World Bank. The minister said on the sidelines of the Economic and Social Forum marking the fiftieth anniversary of Algerian independence. Rahmani underlined the need for "reforms to grant further accesss to companies." Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 In addition to the improvement of the investment environment, the minister talked about another initiative consisting in the development of a "new law on investments." The Ministry of Industry is chairing the National Committee "Doing Business", in charge of making proposals to improve the business climate and investment environment in Algeria. (APS, June 18th, 2013, http://tinyurl.com/oms7294) Sellal insists on the recovery of the industrial platforms of Algeria and does not preclude a review of the rule of 49-51%. Sellal noted that "there are factories that have been closed for years" in various sectors like leather. However, he noted that oil remains one of the levers of the economy by announcing new discoveries of shale gas. About the 49/51% relative to foreign investment regulation, the Prime Minister said that a revision is not on the current agenda even if he does not rule out such a possibility in the future for specific sectors. The Prime Minister has called for an improvement of the business climate and the continuing fight against bureaucracy, advocating for "proactive initiatives" in these areas. (APS, 15.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/l4sxx92) The Algerian system of tax benefits highlighted The Swiss-Algeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized in collaboration with the Directorate General for Taxation and KPMG, a technical day in Algeria on "the system of tax benefits" in the presence of experts and industry professionals. Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Mr. Alain Rolland, President of the Swiss-Algeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCISA), noted that "this meeting aims, among others, to inform businesses concerned by this topic. Tax exemption for a period of 5 or 10 years that is granted to companies in Algeria is a lot, so it is an incentive to investment," he said. (El Moudjahid, 19.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/k5wbuyt) Budget deficit: No impact on the projects planned for 2013 The Finance Minister Karim Djoudi ruled out any impact of the slight increase in the budget deficit this year on projects registered by the government for the rest of 2013. The budget deficit will reach 20% of GDP in 2013, up 2% compared to 2012, due to higher expenditures on equipment. This deficit will be offset by the Treasury and the Revenue Regulation Fund (FRR), and will have no impact on the macro-economic balance of the country and the implementation of projects planned for the rest of the year, according to Djoudi. "There will be no spending cuts for the rest of 2013, and the current five-year program will be brought to completion in 2014." He said. However, "there should be a new vision in the future for the adoption of the operating budget with a greater role for non-oil production," he insisted. On the Supplementary Budget Law 2013, the minister said that the first draft of this paper is currently under discussion by the government, saying that the law provides no new taxes. The Finance Act of 2013 expected a GDP of 16,177 billion dinars with a budget deficit of 3,059 billion dinars (18.9% of GDP). Regarding the decline in foreign exchange reserves, he attributed it to "changes in the exchange rate parity." (La Tribune, 18.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/m2kyfhj) ENERGY Electricity and gas: $ 96 billion investment planned over the next decade Sonelgaz Group has finalized a development plan of the electric and gas infrastructure in Algeria for 2013-2023 with a total investment of $ 96 billions of which approximately half at its own expense according to the group’s annual report. The plan concerns the production and transport of electricity, transport of gas, distribution of electricity and gas and infrastructure support. In terms of power production, the capacity at the end of February 2013 stood at 10,466 MW. (Baosem, June 18th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/nafszwz) Encouraging energy investment After a year-long review process, amendments to Algeria's Hydrocarbons Law were released in February 2013, offering new incentives to foreign investors. National authorities hope that the revisions will stimulate greater Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 international involvement in oil and gas exploration, particularly for unconventional reserves. The oil and gas sector still accounts for the majority of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, although overall FDI levels have fallen, dropping from $2bn to $1.7bn between 2011 and 2012. The Hydrocarbons Law released in February makes some significant changes to the 2005 version, including revisions to the fiscal structure so that taxes are calculated on the basis of a project's profitability, rather than on its turnover. While foreign companies will now be subject to domestic corporate taxes, they will have the option to pay licencing fees inkind. The new law also guarantees foreign operators' access to pipelines owned and operated by Sonatrach for a set tariff. Finally, a number of special incentives were introduced to encourage activity related to unconventional resources and deposits that are small in size or located in under-explored areas. (Zawya, May 28th, 2013, http://tinyurl.com/oov9lc7) The Norwegian Minister of Oil and Energy in Algeria Mr. Ola Borten Moe, Minister of Oil and Energy of Norway, was received, on 25 June 2013, by Prime Minister, Sellal, for a working visit in Algeria.The meeting assessed the bilateral relations between the two countries in the energy sector and opportunities to expand them.Both sides expressed a strong desire to promote and strengthen the partnership in research and exploitation of hydrocarbons. The meeting was attended by Mr. Youcef Yousfi, the Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines. (El Moudjahid, 26.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/phfkvpr) Algeria shale gas ressource estimate jumps threefold Algeria is ranked the third for shale gas resources when compared with the 41 countries assessed by the US Energy Information Administration. (EIA, June 10th, 2013, http://tinyurl.com/kckn4hx) Algeria to build an important petrochemical industry plant in 2014 Algeria will begin the construction of a "mega petrochemical industry plant" in the industrial zone of Skikda, in 2014, with a foreign partner, said the director of the Skikda industrial area. In a statement to APS, Abdelhafid Djemaï said that studies and consultations relative to this important project will be completed before the end of 2013. The complex will employ a thousand workers and provide many products used by the paper, the drug and dyeing industries, the official said, noting that the project implementation in the industrial zone of Skikda is justified by the availability of raw materials on-site. (APS, 17.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/mq2bty5) Sonatrach goes shopping in Mozambique Sonatrach signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) on April 30th. The Algerian company is looking to buy part of the 10% stake owned by ENH in gas blocks offshore of Mozambique. According to Algeria's national press agency, a 5% stake would cost several billion dollars, but would be consistent with Sonatrach's strategy to "increase its reserves" in Algeria and overseas. Officials from Sonatrach and ENH will meet in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, to assess the potential for any investment, said Algeria's energy and mining minister, Youcef Yousfi. (EIU, May 2nd. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/kmhv7al) BP will remain highly committed in Algeria "I do not believe that a single act could change our commitment to the United Kingdom, (...) Algeria is a country that is very stable" said Lord Risby, representative of the British Prime Minister. (Quotidien d’Oran, 26.5.2013, http://tinyurl.com/ocxqseo) Petrofac's In Salah project in Algeria to restart soon Petrofac's In Salah gas project, delayed due to an attack in January on Algerian gas facility, will restart in a few weeks, the chief financial officer of the oil services company said on Tuesday. "We'll be starting activity back on the site pretty much as soon as we get into the second half of the year," Tim Weller, Petrofac CFO, said on a call. "The expectation is we'll be up to full pace in terms of construction activity by September or early October," he added. (Reuters, June 25th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/kt9bynj) Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 Sonatrach, Ferphos and Sider together to explore Gara Djebilet field The Algerian government has decided to exploit the large deposit of Gara Djebilet and Mecheri Abdallah, huge open-pit mines located 130 km south-east of the province of Tindouf. The project will be launched in 2014. A consortium of public enterprises will be created to carry out the largest public investment ever since Algerian independence. It will be formed of the oil company Sonatrach and the public groups Sider and Ferphos. "Once the operation starts, extraction of 20 million tons of ore to produce 10 million tons of iron is expected, of which half will be devoted to the local market. The deposit has 3.5 billion tons of reserves of which 1.7 billion can be extracted," says a senior company Ferphos. This mega project will create 15,000 jobs. (El-Watan, 9.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/pwctwb3) RENEWABLE ENERGY The state announced a plan to boost renewables The Regulatory Commission for Electricity and Gas (CREG) is preparing new measures relating to the production and distribution of renewable energy. These provisions will be underpinned by a presidential decree to be adopted before the end of the year. These procedures will allow producers of electricity from solar energy to "sell" their energy for "fixed prices according to certain parameters, explains Vice-Dierctor Atimene Wasilla, who is responsible for licensing and concessions at the CREG. According to Atimene Wasilla, the end customer will not be affected by these new provisions. The difference between the cost of production and prices will be covered by the state. The electricity sector has benefited in 2010 from $ 2.13 billion in grants. According to the CREG, Sonelgaz will not be the only player in the renewable energies sector. National and international partnerships will be promoted. (La Tribune, June 11th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/jwayghy) Exporting renewable energies from Maghreb to Europe, a long-term objective, says Boutarfa On the sidelines of a seminar on the promotion of renewable energies, Bouterfa, CEO of the national electricity and gas company SONELGAZ, who chairs the Maghreb Committee of Electricity (COMELEC), underlined that the "Desertec Industrial Initiative" group expressed four years ago its ambitions to promote a future where renewable energies would be very important. He said, however, that economic crisis in Europe led to a decrease in energy demand, making renewable energies more available on the continent. (APS, June 29th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/mr7d263) Schwarzenegger Signs Agreement with Prime Minister of Algeria Former US Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal and other Algerian leaders to sign a three year agreement establishing an R20 office that will advise Algerian states on solar energy projects, waste reduction and waste energy projects, energy-efficient streetlighting, and other sustainable technologies. The office will serve as a regional hub for the Mediterranean region, showcasing “best practices” and hosting conferences to help other countries in the region implement low-carbon projects and create green jobs. Schwarzenegger then travelled to Oran, the future site of the R20 office, to participate in a parade and ceremony with the wali (Governor) of the province. In a keynote speech given at the Oran Congress Palace, Schwarzenegger addressed California’s success in implementing sustainable initiatives similar to those being undertaken in Algeria. As Governor of California, Schwarzenegger passed some of the most sweeping policies on climate change, renewable energy, and energy efficiency in the world. (USC Schwarzenegger Institute, June 26th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/obwgdrl) Algerian-Japanese programme on solar technologies An Algerian-Japanese cooperation programme on the development of solar technologies is progressing well, said the coordinator of the Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 project, which involves several universities and research centres of the two countries. The scientific programme Sahara Solar Breeder (SSB) aims at carrying out a feasibility study of a huge project for the production of electricity from the Sahara, Yukiko Mbow told APS.The two partners are Tahar Moulay University of Saida and Adrar’s Research Unit in Renewable Energy in Saharan Environment, said Mbow, who represents the Japanese party, made up of a consortium of eight universities and research institutes. The SSB programme was launched in 2010 for five year of scientific activities with the financial support of US$ 5 million by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JSTA) (APS, June 16th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/mz83usj) INFRASTRUCTURE Opportunities for Infrastructure Developments in Algeria Rail transport in Algeria is expected to be a priority area for the government of Algeria. Plans for infrastructure development, including road and airport modernisation have been proposed. However, it is the modernisation and electrification of the 4,200 kilometres of track which will offer the greatest opportunities for economic investment, as Algeria develops a $200 billion infrastructure development program leading up to 2030. Renewable energy projects, including wind and solar power are also expected to provide opportunities for global firms. Other areas of priority include water treatment, dams and irrigation. Chinese companies have been quick to take up opportunities in the region, with up to $1bn investment over the past decade. Some 30,000 Chinese workers are thought to be employed in companies in Algeria. The government of Algeria has approved the $200 billion public investment programme in an attempt to diversify the country’s economy away from the oil sector. $87 billion has been earmarked to develop a 1,300 km high speed line that will run east-west from Tunisia to Morocco, and further works will see the existing rail network upgraded and modernised. The Algiers light rail system commenced operations in 2012, although the full network is still being completed. (MenaRailNews, June 7th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/kjv5yrp) Maghreb Infrastructure & Construction 2013 Summit The Maghreb Infrastructure & Construction 2013 Summit is one of the first summits looking into the infrastructure investment opportunities within the Maghreb region. In the midst of a global economic crisis and political turbulence in the North African region, the Maghreb countries have proven to grow both economically and socially. There has been an increase in direct foreign investments as well as national infrastructure projects. The summit will assess the latest investment opportunities in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Mauritania. Taking place in Casablanca, Morocco, on September 25th – 26th 2013 the summit will offer the opportunity to hear the latest capital and infrastructure projects within the main sectors of Transport, Utilities, Urban Development and Manufacturing. (MenaRailNews, June 9th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/m2kpkep) Constantine’s tramway to launch before end of 2013, says the minister Minister of Transports Amar Tou stated in Constantine that extension works of the tramway from Constantine to the Mohamed Boudiad Airport and the new city of Ali Mendjel will be launched before the end of 2013. The minister specified that studies for these two projects have been completed, underlining that tenders for the works will be published in newspapers within “one month.” (APS, June 5th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/llecuxu) Roads: A national program to open up rural areas During his visit to the province of Tebessa, the Minister of Public Works Amar Ghoul announced a new national program to open up rural areas. This program is currently being developed by senior ministers of Public Works, Interior Local Government and Finance. Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 The Minister recalled the implementation of a special program for the modernization of national roads (RN) and paths of the provinces (CW) across the country. (Lefinancierdz, 23.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/o3e8gt2) Subsidized public housing: The ENPI launched the first projects Three projects to build 1,600 subsidized public housing units (LPP) have been launched recently in Algiers, Oran and Annaba, said the Director General of the National Real Estate Development Company (ENPI), Mr. Amar Guellati. Other sites will be initiated shortly including Sidi Abdellah (Algiers) to add 1,400 units to the 3,400 units already provided on this site. A large list of sites in different provinces of the country has been prepared by the ENPI. Land surveys are ongoing for the rest of the land allocated to the ENPI which expects to complete 151,850 units in total including 45,000 in Algiers. (El Moudjahid, 16.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/k2p2qvm) Spanish building contractors are to construct 50,000 housing units Under the theme "Algeria: a market of business opportunities near Spain" Oran housed an economic business forum attended by no less than150 economic operators from both countries representing several sectors. Organized by the Consulate General of Spain in Oran in collaboration with the Economic and Trade Office in Algiers (Casa Mediterranéo) and Oran, the meeting was devided into two parts. The first was reserved for legal and economic frameworks relative to BTPH (bâtiment, travaux publics et hydraulique), industry, services and administrative procedures for the establishment of companies, while the second was meant for "B2B" contacts between operators of the two countries. (Le Quotidien d’Oran, June 19th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/mf4wdmk) AGRICULTURE Algeria Agribusiness With wheat and dairy production consistently coming in short of consumption, Algeria is a major importer of food products. However, the government's new emphasis on the improvement of food self-sufficiency is helping the grains and dairy sectors to revive. Greater government support should be positive for productivity and product quality in the medium term. However, the country will remain a key importer of wheat and dairy products in the coming years. Algeria is increasingly expanding trading links with countries such as Brazil and India, especially for dairy and beef products, and away from its traditional suppliers such as France. Amoung the expected developments in the sector, Laiterie Soummam, one of the leading dairies in Algeria, announced it plans to phase out imported milk powder completely and use domestically produced liquid milk by 2016. (BMI, June 10th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/kgx4xdb) Algeria praised by FAO Algeria was hailed at a special event on the sidelines of the 38th FAO Conference, for having achieved the number one goal of the Millennium Development Goal, namely eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The award was presented to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Rachid Benaissa by the Director General of FAO, Graziono da Silva. Benaissa, who thanked FAO for this distinction, said that this reflects the recognition of the international community for the "great efforts" made by Algeria through various development programs. (La Tribune, June 16th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/nxlf6jc) Richi, a pilot farm in constant expansion The pilot farm Richi-Abdelmajid, which has an irrigated agricultural area of 1032 ha, belongs, since 2010, to the GSPC (groupe semences, plants et géniteurs) and now carries out an ambitious departmental program. Its owner, Boucetta Brahim, an agronomist by training, aims to produce: cereal crops on 519 ha, forage parcels on 65 ha, vegetables and industrial crops on 50 hectares, rehabilitate an orchard of 140-hectare and resume breeding of dairy cattle, with the assistance of the Ministry. (Liberté, June 17th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/m7rvt8k) The beverage industry is constantly evolving In recent years, the beverage industry in Algeria has seen an annual growth of 14%, according to a study presented by the Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 Association of Algerian producers of beverages. The contribution of this sector to the agrofood industry is estimated at 7% due to the evolution of the average of annual consumption from 19 liters/capita in 1995 to 57.4 liters/capita in 2011. The study estimated that the individual Algerian inhabitant consumed an average of 23.4 liters of bottled water, 22.2 liters of soft drinks, 6 liters of juice and 0.5 liters of other carbonated beverages in 2011. The consumption of soft drinks has reached a total of 1,871 billion liters with a turnover exceeding 38 billion dinars. According to the study, most of the operators in this sector have a "good financial independence and a great cash flow." the initial capital was multiplied by 8.2. The products marketed nearly number 300 trademarks in local markets. th (Lefinancierdz, June 24 .2013, http://tinyurl.com/pcnnymm) Algeria: business opportunities in agriculture for Italy Algeria provides good business opportunities for Italian companies, also in the food sector, Algerian Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Rachid Benaissa said in Rome, during the 38th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). There is a good margin for Italian companies because in an ever-changing world like the agricultural sector ''there is a need for training, technological development and machinery'', the minister told ANSAmed. (Ansamed, June 18th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/n9lf3eb) Algeria and WTO to examine agricultural issues in Geneva on July 3rd Algeria will answer questions on agriculture and subsidies raised by some countries of the Working Group of the WTO. Algeria had received questions from some WTO members on 9 June and will report its results in the shortest possible time, before staging a new round of multilateral negotiations at the end of the year. The Algerian delegation held bilateral meetings in Geneva with members of the WTO, from May 21 to 23, as part of the negotiations process for its accession to the organization. The official meeting was preceded by a series of meetings with 10 members of the WTO and bilateral negotiations were held with the following countries : the United States, Japan, Australia, El Salvador, Norway, New Zealand, Turkey and South Korea. (APS, June 24th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/pfkaxdd) Shrimp farming: Korean experts inspect Ouargla’s future pilot farm A delegation of Korean experts in shrimp farming visited Algeria on 17 June to discuss the new campaign of shrimp production, announced the office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This visit is part of the medium-term monitoring of two projects on the shrimp pilot farm in Skikda and the shrimp pilot farm and research center of the province of Ouargla. (El Moudjahid, June 17th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/nygr2m5) Aquaculture: the Projects of Madrague, Kristel and Cap Blanc revived According to the Directorate of Fisheries and fishery resources, several projects will be launched in the province of Oran. These include two projects Ain El Turck and Kristel. Kristel focuses on cultivating sea bass and sea bream. The annual production of the future farm, called "Aquamar" is estimated between 350 and 600 tonnes. The project, whose cost is estimated at 543 million dinars, provides for the creation of 35 direct jobs and 100 indirect jobs. The second project of breeding sea bass and sea bream "Aquapark fishing", self-financing, will be built in la Madrague (Ain El Turck) for a planned production of 650 tonnes per year. (Quotidien d’Oran, June 16th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/n6qch48) The aquaculture farm of Boukais will start producing in 2014 Located at 50 km north of Bechar, this farm will become operational in early 2014, as reported by the direction of fisheries resources in Bechar.This project has been subject of several initiatives including the creation of a water supply system for the farm and the installation of a transformer to cover electricity needs, the source said. (Lefinancierdz, June 25th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/nsqwyqo) Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 WATER Algeria shares experience in water management at Cairo gathering Algeria’s experience in the management of water resources was presented by Water Resources Minister, Hocine Necib, at the fifth session of Arab Water Ministers’ Council. This includes Algeria’s experience in the major water-transfer project from In Salah to Tamanrasset at a length of over 750 kilometres. Mr. Necib underlined that Algerian strived at ensuring access to drinking water in the country’s extreme south regions, where rainfall does not exceed 100 mm per year. This major project, financed by the Public Treasury, aimes at supplying the city of Tamanrasset (1,970 km south of Algiers) with drinking water and contributing to the development of agriculture in the region. “The Algerian experience can be used as a model for the transfer of water from regions rich in this vital resource to poor countries,” he said. (BorneoBulltin, June 8th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/kvuzg85) Managing water and expectations in Algeria The re-tendering of the failed Annaba water management contract shows that Algerian authorities are serious about improving the performance of urban water utilities. The Algerian government plans to launch a tender at the end of this month for a 5.5 year contract to manage the water and wastewater utility SEATA, which operates in the cities of Annaba and El Tarf. This is the second attempt at structuring a successful management contract for SEATA. In 2008, Gelsenwasser won a five-year contract which was subsequently revoked in April 2011 after an audit found that the utility was not performing as expected. SEATA has since been operating under Algerian management, but after much soul-searching, the authorities decided to give the management contract model a second try. Agbar’s contract in Oran and Eaux de Marseille’s contract in Constantine are up for renewal soon (see table), and no decision has been made yet on their future. Suez Environnement’s contract to run SEAAL in Algiers was renewed in 2011 after positive results, and was simultaneously extended to the neighbouring province of Tipaza. Mechia says that the extension was logical because much of Algiers’ water supply infrastructure is located in Tipaza. “It didn’t make sense to have a two-speed management system within the same perimeter”, he told GWI. As for rolling out this water management contracts to other large cities in Algeria such as Mostaganem, Sétif or Sidi Bel Abbès, Mechia confirmed that the government will need greater insight with regard to the success of the current batch of management contracts before making a final decision. (Global Water Intelligence, May 2013, http://tinyurl.com/kb6r3ch) 1.3 million people and 19,000 ha will benefit from the megaproject of the Koudiat Acerdoun water transfer system to the provinces of Bouira, M’Sila and Médéa Several large projects related to water management in the three wilayas are under way through the implementation of a complex system of water transfer from the second largest dam in the country, the Koudiat Acerdoune. This system is spread over 400 km through four provinces. It will produce around 350 m3 per day providing for drinking water to 1.3 million people and the irrigation of 19,000 hectares of Mitidja East and Lower Issers. As stated by the minister of water resources, these numbers confirm the strategic importance of the project. (El Moudjahid, 19.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/ltwb4n8) Algerian-Singaporean cooperation in water resources on agenda in Algiers Minister of Water Resources Hocine Necib and Singapore’s Ambassador to Algeria Zulkifli Baharudin examined ways and methods to step up cooperation between the two countries in water resources, a ministry’s statement said. (APS, June 19th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/p6p2m6a) Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 OTHERS Electrical domestic appliances industry: Four new plants to be carried out in partnership with the Chinese and the Germans "This decision follows the implementation of the development plan of the GSP INDELEC which includes the sectors of electrical and electronics industries between 2013 and 2015," said the Minister of Industry, of SMEs and investment Promotion. He added that "it is important firstly to increase the volume of production to meet domestic demand, before exporting to foreign markets. "4 new plants and a research and development center in the electronics industry are to be built." The minister said. According to the CEO of the GSP INDELEC, Ahmed Fetouhi, one plant is for manufacturing flexible integration of the various electronic products; the second for photovoltaic panels; the third plant will be oriented to maintenance and calibration electronics; and the fourth one will be specialized in the manufacture of computer equipment. Estimated investment costs amount to 14 billion algerian dinars. (El Moudjahid, 18.6.2013, http://tinyurl.com/jwrjohm) Italy considers stepping up its pharmaceutical partnership Boosting its partnership in pharmaceuticals and medical and paramedical training sessions has been at the centre of discussions between the Minister of health, Population and Hospital Reform Abdelaziz Ziari and Italy’s Ambassador to Algeria Michele Giacomelli. (APS, June 19th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/odvrcot) U.S Carlson Rezidor to enter the Algerian market The initial plan of the hotel group will focus on the major cities, namely Algiers, Oran, Setif, Constantine, Annaba and Ghardaia. This American hotel group is known by its two global brands, namely Radisson Blu (upscale) and Park Inn by Radisson (midrange). (Liberté, June 6th.2013, http://tinyurl.com/q2dp79e) Algeria looks to jump-start tourism Authorities re-launched the Delphine Plan. Under this year's security roll-out, officials are stepping up patrols on 256 beaches, or nearly three-quarters of beaches where swiming is permitted. The National Gendarmerie is setting up 156 surveillance points to safeguard those beaches and surrounding areas as well as give holiday makers peace of mind. The latest mobilisation comes as the tourism industry grapples with how to bounce back amid a slump brought on by insecurity in the Sahel. In the aftermath of the attack near In Amenas, Tourism Minister Mohamed Benmeradi reassured desert tour operators that no tourism development in southern Algerian would be cancelled as a result. He stated unequivocally that "the driving force of Algeria's entire tourism industry is the Sahara". Nonetheless, industry insiders and tourism officials have raised concerns about diminishing tourist numbers in the desert. In 2012, 706 foreign tourists visited Tamanrasset, compared with 1,807 in 2011, according to figures released by the Tamanrasset Province Tourism Director Abdelmalek Moulay. The sector's first goal was to develop internal tourism by attracting the 1.9 million tourists who currently choose to spend vacation abroad. The second goal was to increase the number of foreign tourists who visit the country. In 2012, some 250,000 European tourists visited Algeria. However, the tourism minister acknowledged the country suffered from a "lack of quality and capacity in terms of accommodation". To achieve these goals, tourism professionals are implementing a strategy that will continue until 2025. (Zawya, June 4th, 2013, http://tinyurl.com/p8vsebb) MADE IN HOLLAND Netherlands ranks 5th in 2013 Global Food Security Index The Netherlands is ranked 5th in the recently published Economist Intelligence Unit's 2013 Global Food Security Index (GFSI). The GFSI is intended to deepen the dialogue on food security by examining the core issues of food affordability, availability, and quality across a set of 107 developed and developing countries Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 worldwide. The dynamic benchmarking model evaluates 27 qualitative and quantitative indicators which collectively, create the conditions for food security in a country. Highincome countries still dominate the top 25% of the index, but falling national incomes hurt food security in many cases, especially in countries on the periphery of Europe. The US retained the top ranking in the 2013 GFSI, with some shifts in the top ten group resulting in Norway taking the second spot, and France the third. Developing countries made the greatest food security gains in the past year. Ethiopia, Botswana and the Dominican Republic led the way, rising eight places on average in the global food security rankings, based largely on greater food availability and income growth. More than 870m people globally do not have a secure source of food. (Hollandtrade, June 2013, http://tinyurl.com/olt2g6e) Boskalis to build new port in St. Petersburg Dutch maritime engineering firm Boskalis has been awarded the contract to construct the new Bronka Port in St. Petersburg. The project involves the reclamaing of land for the construction of the new port facility 'Bronka' in St Petersburg. A total volume of up to 3 million cubic meters sand will be dredged and reclaimed using trailer suction hopper dredgers to create approximately 85 hectares of new terminal area. The project is expected to be completed in 2013. The contract for the project was was signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on 20 June in attendance of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mr. Mark Rutte. with ALPLA - one of the world's leading producers of packaging for consumer products. ALPLA will develop PEF bottles for Personal Care/ Home Care applications, such as cosmetics and detergents and for food applications such as sauces, dressings, babyfoods and edible oils. ALPLA and Avantium will also develop bottles for beer and other alcoholic beverages. PEF is a novel generation of 100% biobased and recyclable polyester which has the potential to replace conventional fossil resources based durable materials like PET. PEF has properties superior to PET such as a significantly higher barrier to oxygen, carbon dioxide and water, extending product shelf life and reducing production costs. An independent life-cycle-analysis study by the Copernicus Institute at the University of Utrecht has demonstrated the carbon footprint of PEF is 50~70% lower than today’s PET. (Holland Trade, June 12nd 2013, http://tinyurl.com/nfzv6jx) O3b launches satellite to connect remote areas to internet The Hague based O3b has deployed a revolutionary new network that combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber, bringing high speed, low cost connectivity to billions of people across emerging markets who have never had access to this level of connectivity before. In the early evening of 25 June 2013, O3b’s first four satellites roared skyward aboard the Ariane space Soyuz launch vehicle. A few short hours later, first contact was made with O3b’s gateway in Hawaii, confirming the birth of the satellite industry’s newest and most innovative operator. (Holland Trade, June 20th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/qg3kfp7) (Holland Trade, June 28th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/pqp77pt) Avantium's PEF packaging to replace fossilfuel PET Brand owners are leading the transition from fossil resources based packaging materials like PET (polyethylene terephthalate), to biobased materials. Biobased materials should be compliant with existing recycling solutions. Dutch firm Avantium recently entered into development and production agreements with Coca Cola and food giant Danone via its Joint Development Platform. The company also recently announced a strategic cooperation Dutch dolphin-tail barge set to revolutionise inland shipping European inland shipping is about to get a significant efficiency boost thanks to a new Dutch propulsion method called the 'O-foil' that promises fuel savings of at least 50 percent in combination with a diesel-electro motor. The first vessel with this 'dolphin-tail propulsion', De Triade, is currently undergoing trials in the Netherlands. For centuries, the traditional ship's propeller has been the propulsion method for inland shipping. Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 However, due to limited water depth on many inland routes, screw-propellers are limited in diameter, providing less thrust and making the vessels energy-inefficient. The new dolphintail O-foil moves up and down in a vertical plane providing efficient forward-thrust. The tail can be the same width as the vessel itself, producing a large, low stress surface area for generating forward-thrust. Increased efficiency also means up to 75 percent fewer emissions of pollutants such as NOX, CO, and CO2. UPCOMING EVENTS 1 - 3th Octobre 2013 MAGHREB PHARMA Expo 2013 2eme Salon International des Fournisseurs de l’Industrie Pharmaceutique en Afrique du Nord du 1er au 03 Octobre 2013 au Centre de Conventions d’Oran (C.C.O) (Holland Trade, June 19nd 2013, http://tinyurl.com/q9c4ss5) Holland seeks cleaner, greener transport in North Sea The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark are collaborating to create an LNG master plan for the Wadden Sea and the North Sea to introduce small scale Liquefied Natural Gas in transport over water to reduce Europe’s dependence on (imported) oil and to reduce carbon emissions and emissions of SO2, NOx and particulate matter drastically. The Masterplan is focussed on the Wadden Sea region as a stepping stone towards the North Sea. The Dutch Energy Valley Foundation, the German Maritime Competence Centre and the Danish Maritime Development Centre of Europe are active in carrying out the initiative. The goal is to introduce 1 to 2 million tons of LNG in the transport market by 2025. For the short term they want to convert or build at least 50 ferries, short-sea vessels and fishing ships which use LNG by the end of 2016. Additionally, they want to create a potential transition of traditional fuels to LNG of 185,000 tonnes of fuel per year. The partners estimate that these measures will reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by 10 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 80 percent, sulphur dioxide by at least 100 percent, particulate matter by 100 percent and noise emissions by 50 percent. (Holland Trade, June 25th. 2013, http://tinyurl.com/nk7gkn3) Contacts : SAHEL – TOURS Cité des Annassers I Bt 901 n°02 KOUBA -16108Alger, Tel/ Fax 021- 29.20.75 / mobile : 055246.22.58, E-Mail : [email protected] / [email protected]. Site Web : www.saheltours.dz 8th - 10th October 2013 Algeria International Air Show (ALIAS) Secteurs : Aéronautique Laurence BELAICHE Chef de projet / Project Manager - ALIAS WTC - 13, rue Mohamed Semani - Hydra, 16035 ALGER Tél : +213 (0)21 69 43 07 à 09 Extension 1012 - Fax : +213 (0)21 69 29 05 Mobile : +213 (0)555 029 299 [email protected] ALIAS Algeria International Air Show http : //www.alias-dz.com Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 28th - 30th October 2013 6th - 9th Novembre 2013 ERA-4ème édition du salon des énergies renouvelables, des énergies propres et du développement durable - Centre des conventions d’Oran SIPA - 5eme salon international de la pêche et de l’Aquaculture « SIPA 2013 » - Centre Contact [email protected] +213 (0) 21 54 14 83 +213 (0) 21 54 14 83 http://www.era.dz th th 5 - 9 Novembre 2013 Aquatech: the world’s leading trade exhibition for process, drinking and waste water Nick Mouthaan - Sales Manager: T + 31 (0)20 549 22 99, [email protected] Marieke Leenhouts - Product Manager: T + 31 (0)20 549 23 27, [email protected] Mohamed Elhour- Administration: CARE T + 31 (0)20 549 22 52 [email protected] Credit Control: T + 31 (0)20 549 12 12 [email protected] Amsterdam RAI Aquatech Amsterdam 2013 Europaplein 1078 GZ Amsterdam The Netherlands P.O. Box 77777 1070 MS Amsterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0)20 549 12 12 F +31 (0)20 549 18 89 des Conventions d’Oran Contact Chambre Algérienne de Pêche et d’Aquaculture Adresse : Cité 400 Logements HAMMAMAT Chéraga Alger 00213 21 42 33 08 Fax : 021 43 32 52 Email : [email protected] http://www.capa.org.dz/?5eme-salon-internationalde-la 8th - 11th Novembre 2013 Algeria FoodExpo Contact : Organiser : ElanExpo : mail : [email protected], www.elanexpo.net SAFEX Expo Centre Pins Maritimes, Alger, 16000 Algérie +213 21 386727 +213 21 387058 http://www.safex-algerie.com/ [email protected] Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 21st - 25th November 2013 SITP - 11e Salon international des travaux publics d’Alger USEFUL LINKS Secteurs : public works and construction machinery, Construction firms, Building materials industry - Ministère du Commerce: www.mincommerce.gov.dz - Ministère de l’Energie et des Mines: www.mem-algeria.org - Ministère des Ressources en eau: www.mre.gov.dz - Ministère de l’Industrie, de la PME et de l’Investissement: www.mipi.dz - Ministère de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural: www.minagri.dz - Direction Générale des impôts: www.mfdgi.gov.dz et www.dge.gov.dz - Direction Générale des Douanes: www.douane.gov.dz - Agence Nationale de Développement de l'Investissement: www.andi.dz - Chambre algérienne de commerce et d'industrie: www.caci.com.dz - Office Nationale des Statistiques: www.ons.dz - Office National du Tourisme: www.ontdz.org - Portail du tourisme algérien: www.algeriantourism.com - Air Algérie: www.airalgerie.dz - Algérie Ferries: www.algerie-ferries.com - Transport maritime (SNTM/CNAN): www.sntm-cnan.com.dz - Société Algérienne des Foires et Exportations (SAFEX): www.safex.com.dz - Foires et salons: www.safexalgerie.com/fr/manifestations.html - Portail algérien des énergies renouvelables: portail.cder.dz Contact Palais des Expositions d'Alger Pins Maritimes, Alger, 16000 Algérie +213 21 386727 +213 21 387058 http://www.safex-algerie.com/ [email protected] 22nd - 25th January 2014 PRO'COSMETIQUE ALGER-Algeria International Trade Show for the Cosmetics Industry Contact Algeria : M. Rabah Alilat Mobile : +213771102300 Email : [email protected] Contact Turkey : Novo event [email protected] www.procosmetiquealger.com ALGERIA Sites B2B: - Made in Algeria: www.made-in-algeria.com - Réseau des entreprises algériennes: www.readz.com Sites d’appels d’offres: - Algeria Tenders: www.algeriatenders.com - www.tendersinfo.com/global-algeriatenders.php - MEED: www.meed.com/countries/other/algeria - Santé: www.medicaltenders.com/medical_tender s_algeria.htm Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger (Algérie) - Commerce & Investissements - No. 37-June 2013 NETHERLANDS - Agentschap NL: Agence néerlandaise pour le Commerce extérieur et la Coopération internationale: www.evd.nl/algerije (NL) ou www.hollandtrade.com (AN) - Port de Rotterdam: www.portofrotterdam.com Embassy Procédure demande de visa / changement administratif: À partir du 1 juillet 2013 l’Ambassade des Pays-Bas à Alger n’est plus habilitée à prendre des décisions sur les demandes de visa. 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