Investment in Algeria: roles of AAPI and the national one-stop shop (Doha round table)
At a round table in Doha, the AAPI Director General presented how the roles of AAPI and the national investment one-stop shop complement each other.
In short
On 27 October 2026, the Director General of AAPI took part in a high-level round table in Doha, within the Global Investment Forum 2026. He said AAPI handles the promotion of Algeria as a destination, the targeting of investors and the development of partnerships. The Guichet unique national de l’investissement handles the procedures and decisions linked to projects.
Key points
- Global Investment Forum 2026: Doha, 25 to 27 October.
- High-level round table on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
- AAPI: promotion of Algeria as a destination, targeting of investors, partnerships.
- National investment one-stop shop: procedures and decisions linked to projects.
- Special economic zones (SEZ) were also discussed.
What the source says
The Director General of AAPI took part, on Tuesday 27 October 2026, in a high-level round table. It brought together heads of investment promotion agencies and special economic zones. It was held within the Global Investment Forum 2026 in Doha.
Division of roles between institutions
The Director General highlighted how the roles of the Algerian institutions in charge of investment complement each other.
- AAPI: promotion of Algeria as a destination, targeting of investors and development of partnerships.
- National investment one-stop shop: handling of procedures and decisions linked to projects.
Special economic zones and agency evaluation
On special economic zones, he described integrated productive ecosystems based on infrastructure, energy, logistics services and human skills.
He also stressed the need to review the criteria used to evaluate the performance of investment promotion agencies. In his words, the number of registered projects and the volume of announced investments are not enough on their own to measure real results.
For foreign investors
According to the source, AAPI handles the promotion of Algeria as a destination and the targeting of investors, while the national investment one-stop shop handles procedures and decisions linked to projects. The meeting also covered foreign direct investment (FDI) linked to artificial intelligence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the role of AAPI according to its Director General?
According to the Director General, AAPI is responsible for promoting Algeria as a destination, targeting investors and developing partnerships.
Who handles the procedures and decisions linked to investment projects?
According to the source, the Guichet unique national de l’investissement handles the procedures and decisions linked to projects.
Where and when was the round table held?
It was held in Doha on Tuesday 27 October 2026, within the Global Investment Forum 2026, which runs from 25 to 27 October.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with entering Algeria without travelling (soft landing). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=soft-landing.