Country Brief: Social protection and employment in Algeria: Towards sustainable formalization?

Algeria has been implementing a series of measures over the past decade to improve social security coverage and extend it to workers in the informal sector. Algeria’s experience shows how a combination of incentives, active labour market policies and targeted social protection can produce tangible results. The widespread adoption of self-employment in the country – once its advantages for business growth became clear – demonstrates that integrated approaches can enhance participation in the formal economy. This underscores the importance of linking social security with economic opportunities in order to expand coverage and inclusion.