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Promotion of the craft sector: Ancestral know-how becomes a lever for growth

Promotion of the craft sector: Ancestral know-how becomes a lever for growth

Algeria aims to increase the number of artisans from 470,000 currently to 700,000 by 2030, corresponding to two million jobs. The contribution of this sector to the gross domestic product is estimated at 400 billion dinars. Job creation in this sector aims to stabilize the labor market by absorbing available local labor, some of which is qualified. For the rest of the workforce, training internships are planned. Production from workshops injects its share of added value outside hydrocarbons into the national economy.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Wool, leather and medicinal plants: New investment opportunities in the steppe

Wool, leather and medicinal plants: New investment opportunities in the steppe

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries have published a 'Notebook of opportunities for responsible agricultural investment' dedicated to the regions of Djelfa and Ouled Djellal. Conducted by researcher Ali Daoudi, the study highlights three underutilized sectors: wool, leather, and aromatic and medicinal plants (AMP), presented as levers for economic diversification and job creation, particularly for rural women.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Brakes are the most demanded spare parts and these are the secrets of the car market

Brakes are the most demanded spare parts and these are the secrets of the car market

The president of the Algerian Economic Club, Said Mansour, confirmed that the opening of a brake systems production plant in the El-Raï area represents an important step in the development of the automotive spare parts industry in Algeria, considering that this activity is no longer just a commercial field, but has become a strategic sector capable of supporting national industry, reducing the import bill, creating thousands of jobs, and enhancing industrial sovereignty. Mansour explained in a statement to 'Echorouk' that the Algerian market is one of the largest car markets in the region, with about seven million vehicles including passenger cars, utility vehicles, trucks, and buses, noting that more than half of this fleet is over 15 years old, which creates a growing and sustainable demand for services.

Aug 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
Why is President Tebboune focusing on the year 2027?

Why is President Tebboune focusing on the year 2027?

The year '2027' is repeatedly mentioned in many speeches by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, as a pivotal point in the implementation of the state's economic program, viewed as the date for starting to reap the benefits of strategic projects launched in recent years, transitioning from the planning phase to production and achieving economic returns. In this regard, Professor of Economic Sciences at 'University of Algiers 3', El Houari Tigressi, emphasizes that the year 2027 does not merely represent a chronological date, but constitutes a turning point between the phase of intensive investment in infrastructure and major projects, and the phase of converting those investments into national wealth, job positions, and sustainable revenues, noting that the state has begun to focus on...

Aug 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
44 dead and 638 injured in 48 hours: The high price of road insecurity

44 dead and 638 injured in 48 hours: The high price of road insecurity

In 48 hours, 31 of the 44 human losses recorded on Algerian roads were caused by two bus accidents that occurred on the RN 24 in Boumerdès and on the RN 51 in Timimoun. This tragedy is accompanied by a considerable economic bill. According to the General Finance Inspection, the overall cost of traffic accidents amounted to 230 billion dinars between 2022 and 2024.

Aug 2, 2026ecotimesdz.com
The Prime Minister chairs a meeting with the governors to assess the progress of the harvest and study season

The Prime Minister chairs a meeting with the governors to assess the progress of the harvest and study season

Algeria - In implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Prime Minister, Mr. Saïfi Ghrib, chaired today, Thursday, a meeting via videoconference with the governors, dedicated to assessing the progress of the harvest and study season for the current season, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's services.

Jul 30, 2026aps.dz
More than 10,000 harvesting machines to ensure the success of the harvest and threshing season

More than 10,000 harvesting machines to ensure the success of the harvest and threshing season

Prime Minister Aïmene Benabderrahmane chaired a remote meeting on Thursday with the governors, attended by the Ministers of Interior and Domestic Trade, to assess the progress of the harvest and threshing season. The current season is witnessing, according to the statement of the meeting, 'logistical and organizational challenges due to the importance of the areas to be harvested and unprecedented production levels in decades.' Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 30, 2026echoroukonline.com