Role of smes in the Algerian economy and barriers to their development

Abstract EN

This paper examines the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to economic development in Algeria.

To this end, the analytical approach has been mobilised through the use of available data to analyse the state of the Algerian economy and the efficiency of these enterprises in terms of wealth creation.

The results of our research reveal that Algerian economy remains largely concentrated in the hydrocarbon sector despite the attempt to adopt an economic diversification strategy, and that SMEs in Algeria are too fragile and do not contribute effectively to wealth creation, especially in the non-energy sector.

Moreover, the SME sector remains underdeveloped as it faces many constraints.

Jel Classification Codes: A10, A19, E60.