Algeria's government reviewed the 2027 finance bill on 30 September 2026 and sent it to the October Council of Ministers, centered on protecting purchasing power and growing non-oil sectors. Finishing the Algiers-Tamanrasset southern railway by end-2028 is the president's top project.
Government · leader
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune / Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb (formally appointed Sept 2025)
Key national agenda
- Final tranche of the civil-service pay-doubling pledge and protecting purchasing power
- No new taxes on low- and middle-income households
- Reducing hydrocarbon dependence and investing in productive sectors
- Expanding road and rail networks and cutting logistics costs
- Single investment window, simpler tax procedures and online public services
Government programmes
2027 finance bill (PLF 2027)
Includes the last pay rise tranche (53% of the pledge) and keeps social spending on schools, health and housing
Laghouat-El Meniaa-In Salah-Tamanrasset southern railway
Southern line of over 2,000 km; the president ordered immediate start and completion by end-2028
Ghardaïa-El Meniaa rail section (230 km)AfDB USD 878 m
AfDB and AIIB financed; international contractor tender closed in June 2026
Algeria Bid Round 2026 (hydrocarbon exploration)
Seven new exploration zones opened to foreign investors, with contracts with Sonatrach targeted by end-January 2027
Business opportunities
PMC and digital scheduling tools for the large rail program
With a 2028 deadline, several sections start at the same time.
Ministry of Public Works, ANESRIF
Workflow automation consulting for e-government and the single investment window
The finance bill names online public services and full operation of the single window.
Investment promotion agency, Ministry of Finance, tax authority
Algeria entry support for Korean SMEs (local partners, procurement registration)
Continued public investment creates openings to supply equipment and materials (estimated).
Korean SMEs and mid-sized firms targeting Algeria
Local risk analysis for firms considering the exploration bid round
Bids for seven blocks are due on 26 November.
Companies weighing a bid
Tenders
- Algeria Bid Round 2026 - seven hydrocarbon exploration zones · Algerian hydrocarbon authorities (contract counterpart: Sonatrach) · Deadline 2026-11-26
Korean support schemes
- KOTRA Algiers trade office · KOTRA — Supports market information, import rules and buyer search.
- Overseas construction and infrastructure support · KIND — Supports feasibility studies and investment in rail and other infrastructure.
- Export Voucher · MOTIE / Ministry of SMEs and Startups — Covers French translation, certification and consulting costs.
Official notices
Presidency of the Republic of Algeria
- 2026-04-19 'Algeria Bid Round 2026' hydrocarbon exploration round officially launched
- 2026-09-30 Government meeting chaired by PM Ghrieb reviews the 2027 finance bill
- 2026-10-04 Council of Ministers chaired by President Tebboune takes up the finance bill and the Algiers-Tamanrasset railway
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