DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN SOUTHERN ALGERIA: TOWARD AN INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL REGION SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.31413/nat.v14i2.20225Keywords:
Developmental transformations, planning, agricultural sector, agricultural development, sustainable development, development transformationsAbstract
In an effort to enhance the agricultural sector in desert regions, Algeria has adopted a range of policies and strategic reforms, including a renewed emphasis on agricultural development. This study examines the implementation of these policies in the regions of Biskra and Oued Souf, drawing on fieldwork conducted in selected farms and agricultural investment sites. These two regions were chosen for their marked agricultural progress and for offering several successful case studies that reflect the impact of national strategies. Our findings suggest that: i) Within a relatively short span of time, the study area has emerged as a vital contributor to national agricultural output. This transformation is largely attributed to the determination of local farmers, supported (though to a lesser degree) by state initiatives and policy frameworks; ii) The area now represents one of the most significant territorial units in Algeria in terms of agricultural productivity and investment potential.
Keywords: developmental transformations; agricultural sector; agricultural development; sustainable development; development transformations.
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