- Risk key
- Low
- MODERATELY LOW
- MODERATE
- MODERATELY HIGH
- HIGH
Algeria Country Profile
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Snapshot
Corruption is a serious obstacle for companies operating or intending to invest in Algeria. A culture of patronage permeates several aspects of Algeria’s economy, strengthening the practices of nepotism and the use of connections to “get things done.” Bribery and facilitation payments are also common practice, despite being criminal offenses. Bribes and “grease money” are mainly employed to overcome bureaucratic hurdles. The legal framework criminalizes a large range of corruption offenses, but enforcement remains a challenge and government officials engage in corruption with impunity.