مجلة الاقتصاد والتنمية المستدامة
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 227-241
2026-03-01
Privatization Of The Mining Sector In Algeria: What Lessons Can Be Drawn From The Experiences Of Chile And South Africa?
Authors : Gani Khirreddine .
Abstract
The privatization of Algeria's mining sector is part of a recent wave of economic reforms aimed at diversifying sources of growth. Despite a subsoil rich in resources (iron, phosphate, rare earths, gold, etc.), the Algerian mining sector remains marginal in terms of national GDP and dominated by under-performing state-owned companies. This article offers a comparative analysis of the Chilean and South African models, with a view to drawing lessons for successful privatization. Using a multi-criteria evaluation grid (governance, economic performance, socio-environmental impact), the study highlights success factors that are transferable to the Algerian context. It concludes with the need for a stable legal framework, strong institutions, and a balanced strategy between opening up to private capital and national sovereignty.
Keywords
Privatization ; Mining sector ; Resource governance ; Foreign direct investment ; Mining policy
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