Traders and producers in Algeria: walis in charge of market regulation (communique)
The communique of the Government meeting of 25 October 2026 states that regulation of staple food and farm products rests on delegation to the walis.
In short
The communique of the Government meeting of 25-10-2026 states that regulation of the national market for staple food and agricultural products rests on delegation to the walis. They handle the governance and implementation of the mechanisms, in coordination with the central administrations concerned. It also cites action against illicit speculation through deterrent measures.
Key points
- The walis handle governance and implementation of the regulation mechanisms.
- Coordination with the central administrations concerned is direct and permanent.
- The scheme covers the distribution circuit, from producer to consumer.
- Deterrent measures against illicit speculation are set, with the security and judicial services.
What the communique says
The Prime Minister chaired a Government meeting on Sunday 25 October. The Government heard a briefing on the measures taken to implement the decisions of the President of the Republic, adopted at the last Council of Ministers meeting.
These decisions concern in particular the regulation of the national market for staple food and agricultural products.
The scheme adopted
The scheme rests on delegating to the walis the governance and implementation of all related mechanisms. Coordination is with the central administrations concerned.
The communique also cites direct meetings with representatives of the agricultural sectors and of the trade organisations of the supply chain.
- Stated aim: control of data and information on the distribution circuit, from producer to consumer.
- Stated aim: act against all forms of illicit speculation through deterrent measures.
- These measures are taken in consultation with the security and judicial services.
Who is concerned
The communique names professionals of the agricultural sectors and trade organisations of the national market supply chain. It sets no deadline and no step to take.
Frequently asked questions
Who handles regulation of the staple food market?
The communique states that the scheme rests on delegation to the walis of the governance and implementation of the mechanisms. They act in direct and permanent coordination with the central administrations concerned.
What measures does the communique cite against speculation?
It cites deterrent measures against all forms of illicit speculation. They are taken in consultation with the security and judicial services.