Strategic Determinants for the Development of Traditional andicraft Industry of Algeria

The traditional handicraft industry is an important asset to support and help developing the tourism sector of a country. Such conventional products appear as a part of the tourism industry of any country. Algeria has been working for promoting this sector at least for the last few years. This paper thus, attempts to uncover the present situation of this sector in Algeria to identify the achievements that resulted from the taken initiatives. This research is followed descriptive analytical method supported by a theoretical explanation of traditional trades in tourism and the pertaining problems of this sector in the Algerian perspectives. The study then went on analyzing the plans that were taken between the period of 2003-2020 to develop the sector. These plans envisioned to upgrade the competitiveness of this sector by encouraging more entrepreneurial initiates and trainings. These plans also aimed to engage a group of mediators to liaise with the craftsmen and central management bodies of the Algerian government. These plans are said to have achieved considerable positive outcomes especially, in creating a solid ground for this sector’s development and by creating more jobs. Still, the lack of consumer demand remains an issue. On the other side, funding also becomes the other concern for this sector’s development. This study thus, stresses on appropriate action for ensuring better return from this sector by more funding and strategic policy suggestions.