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NESDA plans to support 10,000 micro-projects during 2026

NESDA plans to support 10,000 micro-projects during 2026

Farid Medouh, Director of Program Development at the National Agency for Support and Development of Entrepreneurship (NESDA), revealed that the agency intends to support 10,000 micro-projects during 2026, as part of a program focused on financing, training, and post-establishment support, in addition to enhancing contracting opportunities with various economic actors. Medouh explained, during his appearance on the program 'Guest of the Day' on Algerian Radio Channel 3, that this goal will be achieved through financing agreements with partners, and Centers for Entrepreneurship Development (CDEs), in addition to training programs in business management and project idea generation, which the agency launched through trainers certified by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Watch the full content on the channel...

Jan 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Two New Agreements to Enhance Financing for Small and Medium Enterprises

Two New Agreements to Enhance Financing for Small and Medium Enterprises

The National Bank of Algeria (BNA) and the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises have signed two new agreements that allow coverage of the guarantees provided by the fund for operating loans, in both classical and Islamic forms, according to the public bank. The signing was conducted by the General Director of the National Bank of Algeria, Samir Tamrabet, and the General Director of the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises, El Hadi Tamam, in the presence of officials from both sides. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jan 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Oran: The eighth edition of the International Agriculture Fair from January 21 to 24, 2026

Oran: The eighth edition of the International Agriculture Fair from January 21 to 24, 2026

The eighth edition of the International Agriculture Fair in Oran (Agri Pro Expo 2026) will be held at the 'Mohamed Ben Ahmed' conference center in Oran from January 21 to 24, according to information received today, Thursday, from the organizers. This event, held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries, is expected to feature 50 exhibitors from all regions of the country as well as from Germany and Turkey, as highlighted by the event's general coordinator, Omar Bedkane.

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Non-Hydrocarbon Exports: Economic Operators Praise a 'More Supportive' Incentive Framework

Non-Hydrocarbon Exports: Economic Operators Praise a 'More Supportive' Incentive Framework

Algerian exports outside the hydrocarbon sector are experiencing positive dynamics, driven by improvements in the regulatory framework, simplification of administrative procedures, and enhanced support for economic operators, as part of a public policy aimed at diversifying the national economy, according to officials from several public and private institutions that have significantly increased their export volumes in recent years.

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Ms. Medahi presides over the National Award Ceremony for Traditional Industry and Crafts for the year 2025

Ms. Medahi presides over the National Award Ceremony for Traditional Industry and Crafts for the year 2025

The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry, Houria Medahi, presided today, Thursday, in Algiers, over the ceremony for the delivery of the National Award for Traditional Industry and Crafts for the year 2025 in its 22nd edition. In her speech on the occasion of this ceremony, which took place at the Mouloud Kacem Naït Belkacem Cultural Palace in the presence of the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Small Enterprises, Nourredine Ouadah, and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Algeria, Ms. Medahi explained that this honor is part of 'instilling a culture of competition among artisans and elevating and developing traditional industry and crafts.'

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz