La production et la commercialisation des fruits et légumes en Algérie. Etat des lieux et perspectives

Production and marketing of fruit and vegetables in Algeria. State of play and prospects. The organization of the production and marketing sector for fruit and vegetables has changed since 1962, when the country gained independence. Initially, the role of the state predominated, because it responded to the socialist ideology chosen by the country's governing bodies. Afterwards and due to noted shortcomings, different adjustments were made over time whenever necessary. Unfortunately, they were practically inoperative, because in opposition with the managers ‘expectations. With the new political reorientation implemented since 1987, the new liberal-based system had to be gradually introduced, ensuring that the State is limited to its real tasks of regulation and follow up. The private sector, marginalized for a certain period had since then begun to redeploy itself to activate in parallel with the State bodies, becoming thereafter the main actor, having full autonomy. Despite the persistence of some malfunctions in the chain of production and marketing for fruit and vegetables, some improvement has been made in both activities. It could have even been better if the stakeholders (producers and commercials) possessed the culture related to a social mission