An analysis of the Algerian market: historical, political, economic, internal and regional security issues, the defence market, and recent approvals and refusals UK export licences.
Updated 7 August 2014. What can and can't be sold to Libya? This summary analysis looks at Libya's political, economic and business climate, its defence and security equipment needs, what is exempt from the UN and EU Embargoes (much more than you might think), what other export control issues might be relevant, what specifically has been approved for export recently and how to avoid delays with an export licence application. We can provide similar or more detailed analyses for all emerging markets, tailored to specific types of goods, and can help exporters navigate the UK export controls process.
Is Mozambique’s 20 years of peace at risk ?AFRIKASOURCES
Political violence raises amid growing expectations for a future Gas Boom in Mozambique.
"A worst case scenario is a Nigerian-like rebellion (spilling out piracy in the Gulf of Guinea) with Mozambicans Groups attacking offshore platforms and disrupting maritime traffic in the region. But Governments of Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa have already signed a tripartite pact to strengthen maritime security in Indian Ocean and fight piracy..."
Read Afrikasources experts analysis.
Final project WBG -MOOC- financing for development-unlocking investmenthuzzaiin
Audience of the Presentation
Afghanistan is a fragile and conflict state (FCS). Its economy is suffering due to the political unrest. For the Economic Stability (SDGs # 8) of the country, people from every sphere of life have to do his role. General public have to be vigilant and abide by the rules & regulations of the country whereas politician and executive organs of the country have to develop policy to attract domestic and foreign resources to stabilize the economy.
Updated 7 August 2014. What can and can't be sold to Libya? This summary analysis looks at Libya's political, economic and business climate, its defence and security equipment needs, what is exempt from the UN and EU Embargoes (much more than you might think), what other export control issues might be relevant, what specifically has been approved for export recently and how to avoid delays with an export licence application. We can provide similar or more detailed analyses for all emerging markets, tailored to specific types of goods, and can help exporters navigate the UK export controls process.
Is Mozambique’s 20 years of peace at risk ?AFRIKASOURCES
Political violence raises amid growing expectations for a future Gas Boom in Mozambique.
"A worst case scenario is a Nigerian-like rebellion (spilling out piracy in the Gulf of Guinea) with Mozambicans Groups attacking offshore platforms and disrupting maritime traffic in the region. But Governments of Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa have already signed a tripartite pact to strengthen maritime security in Indian Ocean and fight piracy..."
Read Afrikasources experts analysis.
Final project WBG -MOOC- financing for development-unlocking investmenthuzzaiin
Audience of the Presentation
Afghanistan is a fragile and conflict state (FCS). Its economy is suffering due to the political unrest. For the Economic Stability (SDGs # 8) of the country, people from every sphere of life have to do his role. General public have to be vigilant and abide by the rules & regulations of the country whereas politician and executive organs of the country have to develop policy to attract domestic and foreign resources to stabilize the economy.
Kenya - Best Business Opportunities, Identification and Selection of right Pr...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
INTRODUCTION
Kenya is a country in Africa and a founding member of the East African Community (EAC). Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya is a beautiful country, with stunning beaches and a large number of wildlife parks and reserves. Visitors also come to experience the unique cultures of Kenya's people. Kenya is one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa, largely due to its naturally beautiful landscape and wildlife. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer; the country traditionally exports tea and coffee and has more recently begun to export fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is also a major economic driver.
South Africa - Best Business Opportunities, Identification and Selection of r...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Introduction
South Africa has not one but three capital cities. More precisely, the government branches are divided among three major South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. South Africa is the second largest economy in Africa.
BUSINESS SECTORS
Agriculture
South Africa has a dual agricultural economy, with both well-developed commercial farming and more subsistence-based production in the deep rural areas. Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions.
Forestry and Fisheries
The main challenge in fisheries is to create a balance between maximizing the social and economic potential of the fisheries industry; protecting the integrity and quality of the country's marine and coastal ecosystems and addressing transformation in the sector.
Tourism
South Africa's scenic beauty, magnificent outdoors, sunny climate, cultural diversity and reputation for delivering value for money have made it one of the world's fastest growing leisure – and business – travel destinations. The tourism industry continues to play an important role in the South African economy.
Mining and Mineral
Mining in South Africa has been the main driving force behind the history and development of Africa's most advanced and richest economy, after Nigeria. The industry remains the biggest contributor to the country's gross domestic product. The mining industry has embraced a new way of doing business.
Energy Sector
Energy development is a field of endeavor focused on making available sufficient primary energy sources and secondary energy forms to meet the needs of society. The South African energy sector has been, and continues to be, at the centre of the country’s development.
Analysis of the risks and opportunities for UK defence and security exports to Malaysia. Looks at the social, political and economic context, UK relations, regional security issues, Malaysia's defence and security requirements, and UK export licensing issues including the risks of diversion to WMD programmes, human rights, and internal and regional stability
Foreign trade and its importance in the economy of Iran in the international ...Private
Iran is one of the world’s most closely watched nations as a historical entity, about 2.500 years ago, of the Achaemenids Dynasty (559 to 330 BC) period.
The Islamic Republic of Iran (denomination after the revolution in 1979), also know as Persia territory, as historical entity and despite political, religious, and historic dimensions of the society, Iranians maintain a deep connection to their past.
The Iran’s economy is a mirror of the International Community nowadays. Economic policies and decision-making process in economic terms are guests from the international sanctions, particularly the unilateral sanctions from United States of America, which accuse Iran of supporting international terrorism and maintain the nuclear programme as global weapons.
Kinzer et al. (2005: 61) wrote about the impact of sanctions against countries, he said “this isolation has hampered the short and long term growth of its markets, restricted the country´s access to high technology, and impeded foreign investment”.
A form of foreign pressure, sanctions are typically meant to alter the policies of other countries. There is much pessimism on whether they ever work.
The main question, related with this working paper, and we should do is how Iran can trade in the economic global arena, in the contemporary global markets in the sanctions context? Can we found true economic policies in this context and with the contemporary conservative politicians, with the leadership of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, since 2005? Can the economic sanctions destabilize the Iran government, the target of the International Community? Understand the political economy, especially the foreign trade and the impact of the international sanctions in the economy of Iran is the purpose of this paper, with special focus on the United States sanctions, in the line of Marinov (2005).
We using the electronic database of The World Factbook published by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), The Statistical Centre of Iran, World Trade Organization, United Nations and European Union, and a qualitative research based in published academic work until 2003.
Key-words: International community; International sanctions; Impacts; Foreign trade; Iran;
Case Study Environmental Quality International in Siwa042009-5.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Environmental Quality International in Siwa
04/2009-5607
This case was written by Professor Jonathan Story, Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy at INSEAD. It is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation.
When Mounir Neamatalla, President of the private Egyptian firm Environmental Quality International (EQI), first set eyes on the Siwa Oasis in 1995, in the Matrouh region of Egypt in the Sahara desert, he was enthralled. Neamatalla, a consultant who had studied environmental management at Columbia University, was visiting the oasis on a project for the Canadian Development Agency. He was struck by the fact that, with a few anachronisms, the community he was visiting could easily have been the one described by Herodotus 2,500 years earlier. Here was an ideal fit with EQI’s mandate to promote sustainable development projects wherever the opportunity beckoned. Where others saw poverty and isolation, Neamatalla saw riches: a culture, tradition and heritage untouched by the passage of time.
Over the years that followed, EQI designed and implemented a number of commercial ventures aimed at promoting economic development in Siwa—one that would be in harmony with Siwa’s environment and that would revitalise its unique cultural heritage. EQI's approach was to draw on the old wisdom, traditional skills and creativity of the local community, and complement them with modern know-how to develop Siwa into a model of sustainable development that could serve as a source of inspiration for other communities around the world. Some of these ventures are currently being replicated by EQI in other parts of the region.
Egypt
The past few decades have seen Egypt move from a pan-Arabic, largely socialist state at war with Israel, to an increasingly market-oriented anchor of stability in a troubled region. As one of two Arab countries that have forged peace with Israel, Egypt has played an important role in promoting dialogue between Israel and its Arab neighbours.The North African country is one of the largest recipients of American aid. In 2008, it was slated to receive $1.3 billion in military aid and another $415 million in economic assistance. With a population of 80 million, it is home to one in four Arabs.
The population of Egypt is concentrated along the Nile river banks and is urbanizing fast as rural inhabitants pour into the main cities of Cairo and Alexandria. From 43 million in 1980 to nearly 80 million in 2005, it is estimated by the UN to reach 100 million by the 2020s. Population density is among the world’s highest. The urban population accounts for 42% of the total and is growing at a rate of 1.8% per annum. Farming represents 29% of GDP, industry 22%, and services 49%. Per capita income is $1,200 and the literacy rate is 57%. Water scarcity is a prime concern. Roughly 96% of Egypt’s land mass is made up of d.
Kenya - Best Business Opportunities, Identification and Selection of right Pr...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
INTRODUCTION
Kenya is a country in Africa and a founding member of the East African Community (EAC). Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya is a beautiful country, with stunning beaches and a large number of wildlife parks and reserves. Visitors also come to experience the unique cultures of Kenya's people. Kenya is one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa, largely due to its naturally beautiful landscape and wildlife. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer; the country traditionally exports tea and coffee and has more recently begun to export fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is also a major economic driver.
South Africa - Best Business Opportunities, Identification and Selection of r...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Introduction
South Africa has not one but three capital cities. More precisely, the government branches are divided among three major South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. South Africa is the second largest economy in Africa.
BUSINESS SECTORS
Agriculture
South Africa has a dual agricultural economy, with both well-developed commercial farming and more subsistence-based production in the deep rural areas. Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions.
Forestry and Fisheries
The main challenge in fisheries is to create a balance between maximizing the social and economic potential of the fisheries industry; protecting the integrity and quality of the country's marine and coastal ecosystems and addressing transformation in the sector.
Tourism
South Africa's scenic beauty, magnificent outdoors, sunny climate, cultural diversity and reputation for delivering value for money have made it one of the world's fastest growing leisure – and business – travel destinations. The tourism industry continues to play an important role in the South African economy.
Mining and Mineral
Mining in South Africa has been the main driving force behind the history and development of Africa's most advanced and richest economy, after Nigeria. The industry remains the biggest contributor to the country's gross domestic product. The mining industry has embraced a new way of doing business.
Energy Sector
Energy development is a field of endeavor focused on making available sufficient primary energy sources and secondary energy forms to meet the needs of society. The South African energy sector has been, and continues to be, at the centre of the country’s development.
Analysis of the risks and opportunities for UK defence and security exports to Malaysia. Looks at the social, political and economic context, UK relations, regional security issues, Malaysia's defence and security requirements, and UK export licensing issues including the risks of diversion to WMD programmes, human rights, and internal and regional stability
Foreign trade and its importance in the economy of Iran in the international ...Private
Iran is one of the world’s most closely watched nations as a historical entity, about 2.500 years ago, of the Achaemenids Dynasty (559 to 330 BC) period.
The Islamic Republic of Iran (denomination after the revolution in 1979), also know as Persia territory, as historical entity and despite political, religious, and historic dimensions of the society, Iranians maintain a deep connection to their past.
The Iran’s economy is a mirror of the International Community nowadays. Economic policies and decision-making process in economic terms are guests from the international sanctions, particularly the unilateral sanctions from United States of America, which accuse Iran of supporting international terrorism and maintain the nuclear programme as global weapons.
Kinzer et al. (2005: 61) wrote about the impact of sanctions against countries, he said “this isolation has hampered the short and long term growth of its markets, restricted the country´s access to high technology, and impeded foreign investment”.
A form of foreign pressure, sanctions are typically meant to alter the policies of other countries. There is much pessimism on whether they ever work.
The main question, related with this working paper, and we should do is how Iran can trade in the economic global arena, in the contemporary global markets in the sanctions context? Can we found true economic policies in this context and with the contemporary conservative politicians, with the leadership of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, since 2005? Can the economic sanctions destabilize the Iran government, the target of the International Community? Understand the political economy, especially the foreign trade and the impact of the international sanctions in the economy of Iran is the purpose of this paper, with special focus on the United States sanctions, in the line of Marinov (2005).
We using the electronic database of The World Factbook published by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), The Statistical Centre of Iran, World Trade Organization, United Nations and European Union, and a qualitative research based in published academic work until 2003.
Key-words: International community; International sanctions; Impacts; Foreign trade; Iran;
Case Study Environmental Quality International in Siwa042009-5.docxdrennanmicah
Case Study: Environmental Quality International in Siwa
04/2009-5607
This case was written by Professor Jonathan Story, Emeritus Professor of International Political Economy at INSEAD. It is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation.
When Mounir Neamatalla, President of the private Egyptian firm Environmental Quality International (EQI), first set eyes on the Siwa Oasis in 1995, in the Matrouh region of Egypt in the Sahara desert, he was enthralled. Neamatalla, a consultant who had studied environmental management at Columbia University, was visiting the oasis on a project for the Canadian Development Agency. He was struck by the fact that, with a few anachronisms, the community he was visiting could easily have been the one described by Herodotus 2,500 years earlier. Here was an ideal fit with EQI’s mandate to promote sustainable development projects wherever the opportunity beckoned. Where others saw poverty and isolation, Neamatalla saw riches: a culture, tradition and heritage untouched by the passage of time.
Over the years that followed, EQI designed and implemented a number of commercial ventures aimed at promoting economic development in Siwa—one that would be in harmony with Siwa’s environment and that would revitalise its unique cultural heritage. EQI's approach was to draw on the old wisdom, traditional skills and creativity of the local community, and complement them with modern know-how to develop Siwa into a model of sustainable development that could serve as a source of inspiration for other communities around the world. Some of these ventures are currently being replicated by EQI in other parts of the region.
Egypt
The past few decades have seen Egypt move from a pan-Arabic, largely socialist state at war with Israel, to an increasingly market-oriented anchor of stability in a troubled region. As one of two Arab countries that have forged peace with Israel, Egypt has played an important role in promoting dialogue between Israel and its Arab neighbours.The North African country is one of the largest recipients of American aid. In 2008, it was slated to receive $1.3 billion in military aid and another $415 million in economic assistance. With a population of 80 million, it is home to one in four Arabs.
The population of Egypt is concentrated along the Nile river banks and is urbanizing fast as rural inhabitants pour into the main cities of Cairo and Alexandria. From 43 million in 1980 to nearly 80 million in 2005, it is estimated by the UN to reach 100 million by the 2020s. Population density is among the world’s highest. The urban population accounts for 42% of the total and is growing at a rate of 1.8% per annum. Farming represents 29% of GDP, industry 22%, and services 49%. Per capita income is $1,200 and the literacy rate is 57%. Water scarcity is a prime concern. Roughly 96% of Egypt’s land mass is made up of d.
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With the exception of Syria, African
countries currently get the worst rep
when it comes to violence and conflict.
Virtually every story coming out of the
continent of Africa seems to showcase
one atrocity or another. This narrative
is both true and false. In 2014, Africa
experienced more than half of
worldwide conflict incidents, despite
having only about 16 percent of the
world population. This is a slightly
larger share of the world’s conflicts
than even during the chaotic years of
the postCold War 1990s.
But there are two important caveats.
One, the absolute number of conflicts
worldwide has greatly decreased over
the last two decades. So despite
shouldering a larger share of the
conflict burden, in absolute terms,
Africa has become more peaceful as
well. And secondly, the remaining
conflicts seem to cluster in specific
regions and involve only a few of
Africa’s 54 nationstates. According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, 12 African countries
experienced armed conflict in 2014. Three additional countries — Burundi, Niger and Chad — will likely be
added to the list for the 2015 data.
Geographically Africa’s conflicts are tightly clustered along an arc stretching from northern Mali through
southern Algeria and Libya into Egypt, extending into the Sinai Peninsula. The Boko Haram conflict in
northeastern Nigeria is another epicenter and situated in relative proximity to an area of conflict hot
spots in the Central African Republic, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, South Sudan
and Darfur. On Africa’s eastern coast, the Somali civil war is still going strong in its third decade.
Modern conflicts in Africa are thus highly localized, and they defy simplistic explanations based on
stereotypes. That being said, these are our predictions for Africa’s conflicts in 2016.
Boko Haram
Frequent conflict between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government throughout 2015 has been
reported. The insurgency is the deadliest conflict that Africa is ...
Africa is home to some of the fast growing countries in the world, a wealth continent full of minerals, abundant human resources and opportunities. At the same time, poverty, underdevelopment, insecurity, infrastructure and talent gaps are high. With 54 independent States and a population of over 1.1 billion inhabitants, Africa economic growth is a paradox story. From the desert in the North through the rich mineral belts of the coastal lines and tourism savannah in Kenya to the dense equatorial forests of Congo basin, Africa’s old dilemma stays the same. The question remains, how can a continent gifted and endowed with the World’s most envied, high in demand and profitable natural resources, abundant and cheap labour market, vast arable land, tourism opportunities and favourable climate said to be the poorest?
An Analysis of Constraints to Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Chin...Dr. Amarjeet Singh
The constraints in the economic and trade cooperation of the China-Africa community of shared future that cannot neglect. The main constraints to the development of China-Africa economic cooperation include the imbalance of China-Africa economic and trade, the unitary commodity structure, and competition in the international market. There are differences in the political and legal values between China and Africa. Western developed countries restrict and exclude the economic cooperation between the Chinese and African communities, fabricate the China threat theory, and seek energy and political interests to disrupt the smooth development of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
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The refugee crisis: why we need to speak about corruption?MYO AUNG Myanmar
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The refugee crisis: why we need to speak about corruption
Instability, corruption and a lack of good governance is a major cause of why people choose to risk everything and travel to Europe in many countries across the world. Therefore, aid and development policies must address these issues in the long term. If we want to ensure that this crisis never happens again, tackling corruption must be counted among the policy solutions.
All these efforts require international cooperation. The international community should look into the best ways to limit the access of corrupt and criminal smuggling groups to vulnerable refugees. There are several ways that this cooperation can take place, such as information gathering and data sharing across borders.
The headlines and details of the changes made to the EU Dual Use Export Control list on 31 December 2014. These changes enact into EU law the various amendments made to the Control Lists by the international export regimes since 2011 - the Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group, Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Missile Technology Control Regime. They amend Annex 1 of EU Council Regulation 428/2009 and have legal force across the EU
A summary of the 8 key steps to ensure compliance with UK export controls, based on the Government's Code of Practice, combined with best practice tips from across industry. Plus what to do if you discover a possible violation.
A presentation to the regional conference for Latin America and The Caribbean on the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty, in Bogota Colombia 18-19 November 2014. The conference was sponsored by the EU and organised by the German trade controls Department, BAFA, to help government officials from the region better understand the requirements for implementing the treaty and to set out what sources of help and advice are available, particularly from the EU. The presentation describes the strong, global support of defence companies for the treaty and identifies 5 themes which companies believe will be key to its successful implementation.
The rules applying to the export or transfer of sensitive technology from and within the UK, including applicable EU and US regulations. The analysis is particularly relevant to universities as well as research bodies and companies.
Summary of an article in a UK Ministry of Defence magazine. An analysis of the advantages to UK defence and security exports of taking a strategic approach to export controls and licensing, in particular to enable them to manage the greater risks involved in exploiting sales opportunities in emerging markets.
A presentation to a conference on European Dual Use Export Controls in Amsterdam, 25-26 September 2014. It offers practical tips on how to avoid delays and denials of export licence applications in the EU.
A one-hour presentation to members of the International Underwriters' Association of London on 12 September 2014. It offers an overview of UN, EU, US and UK sanctions and export controls which are imposing increased obligations on the insurance industry and sets out the main steps necessary to ensure compliance.
Details of the EU sanctions in place against Russia with effect from 12 September 2014. What is prohibited, what requires a licence and what is exempt. Covers the arms embargo, dual use goods, energy-related items, capital transactions and the asset freeze.
A delay or, worse, a refusal of your export licence application can be costly and potentially damaging to your business. In this presentation at a conference in Manchester in July 2014, Richard Tauwhare of Green Light Exports, explains how licence applications are assessed, describes the main causes of delays and refusals, and gives practical advice on how companies can avoid them.
Why does the UK impose export controls?
What is controlled (and what is not)?
How does the licensing process work?
What are the different types of licence?
How are the controls enforced, what are the penalties?
How to avoid delays and risks in export licensing?
How BIS and Green Light Exports can provide help.
Pakistan: the political, economic, security and trade control context relevant to defence, security and dual use exporters, clarifying what are the main areas of opportunity and risk
How the Foreign Office assesses, and approves or refuses, all export control licence applications; and the next steps for the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty
What the UK Government will, and will not, approve for export, and why. This presentation explains the rationale behind UK export controls, the criteria used to assess the risks of every potential export, the numbers of export licence applications which are refused and the impact which refusals can have on exporters
Presentation to the C5 Export Controls Forum, 20-21 May 2014 Brussels. Explores 5 main areas for reform of EU export controls, taking into account the recent European Commission Communication on reforming Dual Use controls
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2. Algeria: Headlines
largest country in Africa, four-fifths desert
second most populous in Arab world (37 million)
Africa’s 4th largest producer of oil and world’s 6th
largest producer of gas
battered by violence over past half-century: over 1m
killed in fight for independence from France; 200,000 in
internal conflict in 1990s; high terrorist threat from
AQLIM
Politically stable. President Bouteflika re-elected 2014.
High youth unemployment, gerontocracy and wide
social divisions are rife but contained by the firm grip of
‘le pouvoir’, the country’s long-standing power elite
Some human rights concerns but most licences
approved
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3. Historical Background
Part of Ottoman empire from the 16th
century
conquered by French in 1830
bloody struggle for independence began in
1954 led by the National Liberation Front
(FLN), which came to power on
independence in 1962 and has dominated
politics since
Front Islamique du Salut (FIS) dominated the
first round of legislative elections held in
December 1991
authorities intervened to cancel the elections,
banning the FIS. Vicious civil insurgency
followed, over 200,000 died
FIS declared a ceasefire in October 1997,
disbanded in 2000
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4. Political - Recent
Abdelaziz Bouteflika elected President in April 1999 on a platform of
restoring stability to the country. Re-elected 2004 on a programme of
national reconciliation
violence fell rapidly but one group, the Groupe Salafiste pour la
Prédication et le Combat (GSPC) continued campaign and reformed
themselves as the al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb
(AQLIM)
Bouteflika re-elected 2009, promising a $150 billion spending
programme. In 2011 introduced some political reforms in response to
the Arab Spring, including lifting the 19-year-old state of emergency
restrictions.
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5. Political - Current
in comparison to its neighbours, a relatively free country. Its press is
allowed to criticize the establishment, and does so regularly
FLN supporters see Mr Bouteflika and the ruling party as guarantors of
stability, prosperity and reconciliation
government constantly reiterates that it is genuine in its desire to
extend democracy but insists that this must be done slowly and in a
way that guarantees stability and maintenance of the peace
citizens powerless spectators to a continued stand-off between le
pouvoir—the entrenched oligarchy that controls the state, the oil money
and the army—and Islamist radicals, who serve as a justification for
ongoing repression
the main Islamist party, the Islamic Salvation Front remains outlawed.
The remaining opposition is weak and divided between Islamist and
secular parties. Parliament merely rubber-stamps laws the regime
wants to pass
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6. Political: President Bouteflika
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won fourth term in April 2014, despite doing no
personal campaigning and rarely appearing in
public after having suffered a stroke in 2013
has won praise from the West for backing the US-led
"war on terror“
At home, many credited him with a return of some
security, though attacks by Islamist militants have
increased again since 2006
state-orientated economic policies have failed to
wean the economy off reliance on oil and gas
7. Internal Security: Terrorism
serious radicalisation, fuelled in part by heavy unemployment and
poor living standards
AQLIM has launched an ongoing series of kidnappings and
bombings targeting the Government and Western interests
Islamist groups throughout Sahara are linking up under its umbrella,
reinforced by arms obtained during the Libyan civil war
Algerian security forces have been successful in countering
terrorism inside Algeria, to the extent that the majority of AQLIM has
relocated to northern Mali
January 2013, major terrorist incident at gas facility near In Amenas.
Algerian Army and Government received a mix of criticism and
praise for handling of the incident (which resulted in the deaths of
the majority of the terrorists, and some hostages).
On 19 April 2014 terrorists attacked the Algerian army in Tizi Ouzou,
killing 11
a French national, kidnapped on 21 September, was reportedly
murdered on 24 September by a group claiming allegiance to ISIL
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8. Internal Security: Protests
In 2001 the government agreed to a series of demands by
the minority Berbers, including official recognition of their
language, after months of unrest.
Algeria did not see large scale uprisings of the type
experienced in Egypt and Tunisia
But strikes and protests are an everyday part of life, mostly
around housing conditions and sector specific issues
(working conditions/salaries)
Most are peaceful, but some have involved clashes between
police and demonstrators
Major protests broke out in January 2011 over food prices
and unemployment, with two people being killed in clashes
with security forces.
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9. FCO Travel Advice
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FCO advise against all travel to areas within:
450km of the Mali and Niger borders, with the exception of
Tindouf town and Tamanrasset city
100km of the Mauritania border
100km of the Libya and Tunisia borders south of the town
of Souk Ahras
FCO advise against all but essential travel to: Tamanrasset
city, In Amenas, Tindouf town, the provinces of Boumerdès,
Bouira and Tizi Ouzou east of Algiers (the area known as the
Kabylie)
Take great care in the remaining areas of the provinces of
Adrar, Tamanrasset and Illizi which are not specifically
covered above, and the provinces of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bejaia
and Skikda east of Algiers, due to the ongoing threat from
terrorism.
ongoing security operations along the Algeria/Tunisia border
in the Chaambi mountains area, south of Souk Ahras. There is
an increased threat in this area due to the potential presence
of extremists and there have been a number of recent attacks
against security forces.
10. Regional Relations
Morocco:
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Algeria and many other states reject Moroccan administration of Western
Sahara; the Polisario Front, exiled in Algeria, represents the Sahrawi
Arab Democratic Republic;
each accuses the other of harboring militants and arms smuggling;
although there has been no conflict for over 30 years, Algeria and
Morocco are both competitive with their acquisition of military equipment.
Some risk of a regional arms race.
However, although the border remains closed, neither country has an
interest in raising military tensions or destabilising the region.
Libya
in turmoil on eastern border but no sign of overspill to date, though
availability of light weapons is fuelling insurgent groups across the Sahel
11. Economy: Overview
GDP growth: 3.3%, expected to average 5% for 2013-2016
GDP per head: $6,170 (PPP: $14,370)
Inflation: 3.6%
Budget balance (% GDP): -1.7
Population: 40.0m
dominated by oil and gas - 98% of export revenues and 60% of budget revenues. Hit by low
oil price: budget balances at $131. Current price $77
policy of diversification: a $286 billion 5-year spending programme, largely focused on
infrastructure projects including housing, water supply, road & rail links, developing new port
facilities, promoting technology start-ups, developing tourism industry
renewable energy and energy efficiency programme envisages installing 22 000 MW of
generating capacity from renewable sources by 2030 – with 10 000 MW destined for export
to Europe.
Foreign Currency Reserves around $190Bn
poverty remains widespread and unemployment high
Endemic government corruption and poor standards in public services are chronic sources
of popular dissatisfaction.
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12. Doing Business: Strengths
significant government spending over the next 5 years, in particular on
infrastructure projects
Strong economic fundamentals
one of the highest GDP per capita in Africa
Labour costs are low
Foreign currency reserves are around $200 billion
Low inflation
In addition to oil and gas, many other natural resources such as gold,
iron, zinc, uranium, copper, phosphate, tungsten and kaolin. And
enormous potential for renewable energy, in particular solar, wind and
tidal energy.
a hub for Europe, the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa
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13. Doing Business: Challenges
absence of a level playing field for all companies, foreign
and domestic
Increased commercial competition from China
lack of transparency in bureaucratic and judicial
processes
unwieldy bureaucracy - decision making can be slow and
complex
lack of reliable information whether statistics, data about
institutions or contact information.
need for personnel to be fluent in French
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14. UK Relations & Trade
bilateral relationship in excellent shape.
UK is one of the largest foreign investors, BP the largest
UK has a strong reputation for quality, innovation, customer service and
know-how
bilateral trade is increasing with the UK ranked as 10th largest supplier
during 2013. Exports in 2013 reached £529m and on course to match that in
2014. Only Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa are significantly bigger markets
for the UK across the continent.
a developing strategic security relationship with Algeria and the PM has
recently made statements confirming that we stand side by side Algeria in
the fight against terrorism
Our offer to them focuses on border control including use of UAVs, counter-
IED training and equipment, explosive trace detection machines to bolster
aviation security, and cooperation to mitigate the threat from MANPADs
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15. Defence & Security Market
has arguably supplanted South Africa as region’s largest and most dynamic market
historically, Russia and Ukraine were leading equipment suppliers. In recent years,
increased activity by Germany and Italy and more recently the US, underpinned by strong
political support
Focus on equipment for:
border security
naval equipment - traditionally from former Soviet Block but they have recently
diversified and are purchasing Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels from Germany and
China (despite a long and expensive campaign fought by BAE)
Land Forces requirements and the Air Force’s fast jet procurements traditionally
supplied by the Russians
Any tender related to national security is closed (i.e only sent to specific companies and not
published). If they find a company they want to do business with, the Defence Attaché in
London will contact the company directly.
system is very bureaucratic and even simple decisions are made at an extremely high level
within government
all responses to tender must include an element of technology transfer. There is a very
limited indigenous defence industrial capability but Algeria plan to increase this
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16. Export Licensing Criteria Concerns
1. UK’s International Commitments
2. Human Rights and Internal Repression
3. Internal Situation of recipient country
4. Regional Stability
5. National Security of UK and allies
6. Behaviour of recipient country
7. Diversion
8. Economic Sustainability
+ Other Factors – commercial, political, strategic
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Criteria 1-4 are
mandatory
17. Criterion 2: Human Rights
Crowd Control Concerns:
extensive security establishment is generally regarded to exercise
restraint when dealing with protestors, under orders from the top to
maintain stability in the light of volatility elsewhere in the region
ban on street protests remains in Algiers, due to concerns that they
would be exploited by terrorists. Protests do nonetheless occur in
the capital and are generally broken up by police at the outset
have been instances where the police have been accused of using
excessive force in crowd control, but these appear isolated
for recent large protests (10,000 unemployed in Ouargla), the
police followed top level orders to deal calmly with demonstrators.
This generally meant not carrying lethal equipment, and avoiding
confrontations
cannot rule out an overly strong police action to violent riot
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18. Criterion 2: Human Rights
Counter Terrorism Concerns:
regular soldiers are responsible for securing an area of interest and establishing
a secure cordon, whilst Special Forces (GIS – Special Intervention Group) or the
active military units of the Intelligence services (DRS), are the active pursuers of
suspected terrorists
GIS undertake many operations, but the DRS also frequently intervene and run
operations themselves to reduce the likelihood of a fire fight (and thus
casualties)
CT operations are carried out by the MOD, Gendarmerie and DRS (Intelligence
Agency) and have not involved the police
reports from Amnesty International and the US State Department contain
accusations of human rights violations committed against terrorist suspects,
including: torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment,
unlawful prolonged detentions, incommunicado detentions and unfair trials
But the Algerians recognise that the best way to win public support (which they
term the psychological war on terrorism), and reduce AQIM recruitment, is to
conduct CT efforts within a strict legal framework, bring suspected terrorists in
alive and try them in the judicial system. Genuine effort to pursue this course
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19. Criterion 4: Regional Tensions
although there has been no conflict for over 30 years, Algeria and Morocco are
both competitive with their acquisition of military equipment. Some undesirable
prospect of a regional arms race.
However, although the border remains closed, neither country has an interest
in raising military tensions or destabilising the region.
Overall, little evidence that supply of defence equipment to Algeria will lead to
an increase in regional tensions.
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20. UK Licence Approvals Apr 13-Mar 14
SIELs – Military: £1.9m
military image intensifier
equipment, infrared/thermal
imaging equipment, weapon
night sights (£1m)
components for body armour
components for combat naval
vessels
components for naval gun
installations/mountings
components for military
communications equipment
and military electronic
equipment
components for military
guidance/navigation
equipment
equipment for the use of
military aircraft ground
equipment
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Licences included
22. Refusals and Revocations
Apr 13 – Mar 14
Revocations: 2 OIELs covering:
software and technology for military communications equipment
Refusals: no SIELs, 1 OIEL covering:
components for combat aircraft
components for combat helicopters
components for military aero-engines
components for military helicopters
components for military support aircraft
components for military training aircraft
general military aircraft components
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23. Licensing record
Despite concerns, Ministers have recently approved most applications including:
military equipment likely to be used in support of CT operations
Navy and Air Force. It is not uncommon to see components for naval vessels used for
coastal surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR) and anti-trafficking operations, or for
Helicopters used for the same purposes
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oil and gas industry and for IT networking or telecommunications equipment for civil end use
Counter-IED and bomb/chemical trace detectors for civil and Government end use
Cryptographic software for civil end use
Many exports going to Germany, Sweden, Italy, South Africa or USA for incorporation into
larger platforms such as MECO 200 Frigates, the SEAHAWK, Super Lynx 300 and Sea
Giraffe for onward sale to the Algerian Navy, Air Force and MOD
Main concerns over exports of equipment:
with clear associations to internal repression
clear link to use in CT Operations, especially in large quantities, could potentially raise C2
concerns in particular guns, ammo, body armour, surveillance equipment, phone
tapping/jamming equipment (such as IMSI Grabbers), radio communications and Armoured
Personnel Carriers (APCs)
24. Conclusions
Relatively stable politically
Significant threats from terrorism
Developing strategic relationship with UK
Increasingly substantial market, open to UK suppliers
Few licensing concerns for the military or civilian end use
Most concerns around surveillance CT equipment for
intelligence agencies or police. But not overriding
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25. Any questions?
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Richard Tauwhare
Green Light Exports Consulting
Email: richard@greenlightexports.co.uk
Web: www.greenlightexports.co.uk
Phone: +44(0)770 311 0880