Public-Private Partnership Policy in Algeria: Between Policy Transfer and Policy Learning in Light of Comparative Legal Approaches

Abstract

This study seeks to analyze the evolution of public-private partnership (PPP) policy in Algeria by tracing the development of its legal and regulatory framework in light of national economic and political transformations and comparative legal approaches. To this end, the study employed descriptive-analytical and comparative methodologies to examine the evolution of PPP-related legislation and the extent to which it has been influenced by the Francophone model and mechanisms for the transfer and learning of public policies. The study concluded that the Algerian experience has evolved gradually and inconsistently, through scattered sector-specific regulations, without a comprehensive law that clearly regulates PPPs and defines their parameters as a matter of public policy. The results also showed that Algeria has adopted a cautious approach based on selective openness while maintaining national sovereign controls, particularly in the areas of investment and the delegation of public utilities. The study recommends the adoption of a unified, more transparent, and effective legal framework that is consistent with the requirements of good governance and sustainable development.