Conférence sur les efforts et défis du développement en Algérie
Summary of the Conference on Algeria’s Development
On Monday, the Algerian Academy of Sciences and Technologies (AAST) held a significant conference focused on Algeria’s efforts to leverage its geographical assets for sustainable and balanced regional growth. The event, themed "The Development Question in Algeria: A Vast and Prosperous Country," featured prominent speakers, including the academy’s vice president, Mohamed Khodja, who is also the research director at the Algerian Institute of Petroleum (IAP).
The primary aim of the conference was to analyze the current state of development in Algeria and explore future opportunities amid ongoing economic transformations and geopolitical challenges. Khodja emphasized the importance of Algeria’s development vision over the past five years, which promotes dynamic growth in critical sectors such as minerals, seawater desalination, Saharan agriculture, startups, and renewable energy, while still investing in hydrocarbon resources.
Khodja asserted that Algeria has the potential to become a significant regional power due to its status as one of the largest countries in Africa and the Arab world. He pointed out the nation’s natural resources, as well as its diverse geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics, as key elements fuelling its development agenda. The conference underscored Algeria’s determination to convert its inherent advantages into sustainable growth, ultimately contributing to regional stability and prosperity.
Overall, the discussions highlighted Algeria’s strategic initiatives and aspirations for a prosperous future, leveraging its unique attributes to innovate and advance its socio-economic landscape.
