VOL. XLIII

No. 34

21-August-2000

ALGERIA

Government Approves Law To Privatize Mining; Privatization Of Electricity And Domestic Gas Distribution Under Consideration

The Algerian Government on 10 August approved a draft law opening up the countrys mining sector to private and foreign investors. Expected to come into effect later this year, the new bill calls for the establishment of three government agencies charged with drawing up Algerias mining map, granting licenses and technical assistance to...