EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Immense natural resources, especially in hydrocarbons Implementation of most MDGs and the capacity to meet the commitments undertaken for 2015 High life expectancy Solid and prudent management of financial resources Fund for the Regulation of Receipts (FRR) from Hydrocarbons (Stabilisation Fund) Autonomy in the choice of finance and development programmes Commitment to the African and Maghreb causes through active and clearsighted diplomacy Vibrant private press Emerging civil society Large number of universities (60 university institutions in 41 wilayas) 4.4 Challenges Reform and modernisation of the state Gender inequality and sociocultural traditions Unemployment among the youth Environmental issues and regional imbalances Extension of the growth base and diversification of economic sectors Containment of inflation Accountability of social and economic agents Protection of national reconciliation and consolidation of peace Fight against corruption Acceleration of structural reforms Adjustment of training/employment 28