Exploring Algeria’s Role In The African Continental Free Trade Area

Abstract

In the purpose of liberation from the reliance on hydrocarbons, Algeria has joined certain free trade areas such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The aim of this study is to carry out a SWOT analysis of Algeria's integration into the AfCFTA in order to diversify the exports. This will involve identifying internal strengths and weaknesses, and external threats and opportunities. Following the country’s integration to the AfCFTA, Algeria has a groupe of strengths that will allow the entrance to the African market, but also some weaknesses that the country will have to overcome. This major continental market offers several opportunities for Algerian products, while also presenting a number of threats.