Institutions in resource rich countries : the Algerian case

Abstract EN

This paper analyzed the institutional framework in natural resource rich countries, Algeria in particular.

It is divided into two main sections in addition to the introduction and conclusion; the first display the literature review about the role that the institutions play in resources rich countries; while, the second analyzes the institutional framework in Algeria.

Finally, the conclusion section is argued.

The paper comes to the idea that countries with good institutions and good politicians perform better.

Regarding the Algerian government, the efforts concerning the institutional framework are good, but the indicators are still so bad comparing to other countries.