Algiers, May 15, 2026: The government of Algeria has announced sweeping reforms to modernize its investment system, revealing that more than 20,000 investment projects worth nearly $70 billion have been registered since the country’s new investment law came into force in 2022.
Speaking at the opening of a media day on the new legal provisions governing the Single Window for Investment, Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Gharib said the reforms are designed to accelerate investment procedures, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and strengthen Algeria’s position as a competitive regional business hub.
Under the new framework, investor files will now be processed within 15 days as a general rule, while projects involving classified establishments will be handled within 20 days. The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency has also been directed to respond to economic real estate requests within 48 hours following decisions by its board.
The reforms are centered on transforming the “Single Window” system into a fully integrated investment platform with expanded decision-making powers. Government officials said representatives inside one-stop investment centers will no longer serve merely as intermediaries forwarding files to other departments, but will instead possess direct authority to process applications, issue approvals, sign documents, and grant licenses in one location.
Prime Minister Gharib described the reforms as a transition from a fragmented administrative structure to a unified, results-oriented system aimed at improving efficiency and investor confidence.
According to figures presented during the event, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency has registered investment projects valued at approximately $67.5 billion since 2022, with projections indicating the creation of more than 525,000 jobs. Officials believe the reforms will play a key role in boosting non-hydrocarbon economic growth and diversifying Algeria’s production base.
The new regulations also introduce stricter monitoring mechanisms for industrial land allocation to ensure investors meet project implementation commitments. Authorities said affordable land allocation will now be aligned with the country’s strategic economic priorities rather than treated as a routine administrative process.
In the urban development sector, the one-stop investment centers have been granted additional responsibilities, including the processing and issuance of urban planning permits, building permits, and certificates of conformity. The government said this would provide investors with a streamlined process from project approval to operational launch.
Digitalization forms another major component of the reform package. Algerian authorities aim to expand digital communication and file management systems to improve transparency, reduce bureaucratic friction, and allow investors to track the status of their applications more efficiently.
The reforms come as Algeria seeks to strengthen its competitiveness in attracting productive investments amid increasing global competition for capital. Officials stressed that modern investment attractiveness depends not only on natural resources and market size, but also on regulatory stability, administrative efficiency, and transparency.
Prime Minister Gharib said the country’s Investment Law had already strengthened legal guarantees for investors, while the latest reforms focus on simplifying procedures and accelerating decision-making.
He said the government’s objective is to build an investment environment based on both legal protection and administrative efficiency, positioning Algeria as a destination for entrepreneurship, industrial growth, and international investment.
