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cases in potential lack of consistency (KID, 2014). According to existing literature, a draft PPP
law appears to have been elaborated in 2017/2018 (WB, 2018), however there is no publicly
available information on the status of this law. Most literature relating to the applicability of PPP
model in Algeria calls for the adoption of a dedicated PPP regulatory framework, also aimed at
removing the barriers to foreign investors and lenders (EIB, 2011; KID, 2014; Nesrine Bougriou
N., Benterki A. 2018). Additional measures concern the adoption of a PPP national policy and
promote institutional reform by raising awareness among public institutions about the
appropriate recourse to PPP for infrastructure and service procurement in the public
infrastructure sector, and set up a PPP unit (KID, 2014; CNED, 2015).
Institutional arrangements
The following institutions represent the main governmental agencies involved in the
development and implementation of PPP projects in the transport sector in Algeria:
 Planning and supervisory bodies:
o The government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria defines the Action
Plan for the Implementation of the Development Program of the Presidency of Algeria,
whereas the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Ministère des Travaux
Publics et des Transports) is responsible for the elaboration of the governmental
sector policy. Within the Ministry of Public Works and Transport the National
Technical Supervisory Body for Public Works (Organisme National de contrôle
Technique des Travaux Publics – CTTP) is also worth mentioning which is responsible
for the elaboration of technical guidelines and specifications, as well as for the
development and review of infrastructure and technological studies and transport
plans;
o The State Participation Council (Conseil de Participation de l’Etat – CPE), is a
governmental body responsible for the organization, management and privatization of
state owned enterprises. Under responsibility of the Prime Minister and involving
most of the Ministries, this body sets the state participation and privatization policies
and reviews and approves the dossiers concerning projects involving state
participation. The Council supervises the financial performance of the state owned
enterprises, including those involving private equity, whereas the line Ministries keep
supervision on their economic and technical performance;
o The National Investment Council (Conseil National de l’Investissement – CNI)
represents the highest decision-making body in the field of investment promotion. The
Council is chaired by the Prime Minister and involves the Minister of Interior, Local
Authorities and Territorial Planning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of
Finance, the Minister of Industry and Mines, the Minister of Commerce, the Minister of
the Environment and Renewable Energies, the Minister of Territorial Planning,
Tourism and Handicrafts, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and
Fisheries, and the President of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The