Aromatic And Medicinal Plants As A Driver Of Sustainable Economic Development In Algeria: Investment Opportunities And Sectoral Challenges
Auteurs : Fellah Karima .
Résumé
This study investigates the role of investment in medicinal and aromatic plants in promoting sustainable economic, development in Algeria, with particular emphasis on their economic and environmental significance, as well as the, current state of their production, exploitation and distribution across selected Algerian provinces. The findings indicate that Algeria possesses considerable botanical diversity and favorable climatic conditions, offering substantial opportunities for the development of the medicinal and aromatic plant sector. Investment in this field can contribute to job creation, rural development, export diversification, and reduced dependence on hydrocarbons, particularly through the development of value-added industries such as essential oils, herbal medicines, cosmetics, and food products. Furthermore, the cultivation of these plants can contribute to environmental protection, combating desertification and preserving biodiversity. Despite these promising prospects, the sector faces several challenges, including limited processing industries, inadequate financing and scientific research, weak marketing and packaging systems, the absence of comprehensive databases and an integrated regulatory framework and insufficient institutional support and investment partnerships. The study concludes that medicinal and aromatic plants constitute a promising strategic sector for achieving sustainable economic development in Algeria. Developing this sector requires a comprehensive approach based on promoting investment, expanding cultivation areas, strengthening scientific research and training, developing processing and value chains, improving legislation and marketing mechanisms, and accelerating digitalization, while ensuring the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.
Mots clés
Aromatic and Medicinal plants ; Sustainable Economic Development ; Investment Opportunities ; Challenges ; Algeria
