Algeria to Offer 216 Industrial Land Plots as Investment Agency Expands Project Pipeline
The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency will launch a new allocation round through its digital platform as authorities seek to accelerate industrial projects, streamline procedures and strengthen the country’s investment climate.
By Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS — Algeria’s Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) has approved the release of 216 industrial land plots for investment projects, marking the first major decision by its newly constituted board as the government steps up efforts to facilitate private investment and accelerate project implementation.
The decision was adopted on Tuesday during the board’s inaugural meeting following its official installation, according to a statement from the agency.
The land parcels, all drawn from the state’s industrial land reserve, will be offered to investors through the agency’s digital investment platform, with the application process expected to open in the coming weeks.
Speaking after the meeting, AAPI Director-General Omar Rekkache said the plots are distributed across several provinces, including Algiers, Ouargla, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Bouira, Relizane and Oran. He added that additional land offerings are being prepared for approval at future monthly board meetings as the agency continues to expand its investment pipeline.
According to Rekkache, the agency currently manages an industrial land portfolio exceeding 3,000 hectares, providing scope for additional investment projects across multiple sectors.
The agency said the new allocation is intended to accelerate project implementation while prioritising investments capable of creating wealth, generating higher value-added, supporting balanced regional development and contributing to import substitution.
Rekkache also highlighted the strategic role of the newly established board of directors in removing administrative bottlenecks, simplifying procedures and improving investors’ access to industrial land. He welcomed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to establish a board bringing together representatives from key government sectors, describing it as a mechanism for adopting coordinated and binding decisions that strengthen the agency’s effectiveness.
The meeting was chaired by Abderrezak Azzab, representing the Prime Minister, who said the agency’s new governance structure is designed to improve coordination across government institutions, accelerate administrative procedures and eliminate bureaucratic obstacles that could delay investment projects.
He added that the board, which brings together the secretaries-general of 15 ministries, is expected to play a central role in implementing investment reforms, improving the business environment and ensuring the rapid execution of decisions aimed at facilitating domestic and foreign investment.
