German - Algerian Cooperation: Emergence of the Agro-Logistics Beverage Cluster

Abstract

Globalization and the opening up of the Algerian market have led to the emergence of numerous partnerships with the European Union countries, particularly with Germany. A country that has been able to differentiate itself by relying on its networks of players and which has seen the emergence of numerous internationally renowned clusters, this experience is discussed in detail in this study. The success of this experience has enabled Algeria to play the role of a pivotal country, participating in the emergence of cooperation aimed at strengthening cross-sectoral coordination and local and national economic development through the establishment of cluster systems in Algeria. This contribution aims to provide an overview of the impact of German-Algerian cooperation under the DEVED-GIZ program, which is based on the establishment of clusters in Algeria as a tool for strengthening competitiveness and innovation within the country. To this end, we illustrate the case of the agro-logistics beverage cluster located in the wilaya of Bejaia, which represents a major axis of Algerian industrial policy.