The National Agency for the Support and Development of Entrepreneurship (NESDA) has proposed a tenfold increase in the funding ceiling for micro-enterprises in Algeria. Under the current policy, the agency provides two million dinars per micro-enterprise, an amount equivalent to 200 million centimes. NESDA officials have requested that the government raise this limit to 20 million dinars, which corresponds to two billion centimes. This adjustment aims to modify the financial support structure currently available to small business owners. The proposal remains under review to determine if the funding threshold will be expanded to the requested level.
Agency Performance and Growth
The National Agency for the Support and Development of Entrepreneurship has accompanied approximately 70,000 project holders since 2025. Records indicate that 7,009 micro-enterprises have entered the NESDA portfolio since the agency underwent restructuring in October 2025. Bilal Achacha, Director General of NESDA, stated, "The agency continues its efforts to expand entrepreneurial activity across various provinces of the country, and support its contribution to diversifying the national economy and creating wealth and job positions." These figures reflect the operational volume managed by the organization throughout its recent development phase. NESDA maintains these metrics as part of its ongoing assessment of national support programs for small-scale businesses.
Employment and Operational Reach
Micro-enterprises currently supported by NESDA employ approximately 2,600 workers across the country. These entities represent the active business units operating under the agency’s financial and administrative framework.
NESDA has utilized over 200 entrepreneurship development centers situated within universities and vocational training institutions since 2025. These centers serve as the primary infrastructure for project incubation and support for local entrepreneurs. By housing operations within educational and technical training facilities, the agency provides direct access to resources for individuals developing new business models.
The specialized committee responsible for reviewing business proposals maintains an acceptance rate of 90 percent for project files. This figure reflects the proportion of submitted applications that meet the criteria required for NESDA support after undergoing the agency’s internal evaluation process. The committee oversees the validation of these files as part of the broader administrative requirements for accessing agency funding and resources.
