Embassy of the United States Algiers, Algeria

1. U.S. Government Resources

• Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.  Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
• Export Import Bank of the United States: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States.  Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.  Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies — large and small — to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy.  
• National IPR Center: The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft.
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR): The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.  The head of USTR is the U.S. Trade Representative, a Cabinet member who serves as the president’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues.   
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation: The Overseas Private Investment Corporation's (OPIC) mission is to solve critical world challenges by catalyzing markets in developing nations.  OPIC accomplishes its mission by delivering finance innovations that help ambitious U.S. businesses successfully enter, grow and compete in emerging markets.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small –business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling.
• U.S. Trade Development Agency: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies.  USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.

2. Other Resources

• AmCham in Algeria: AmChams advance the interests of American business overseas.  They are voluntary associations of American companies and individuals doing business in a particular country, as well as firms and individuals of that country that operate in the U.S.  Currently, 115 AmChams in 102 countries are affiliated with U.S. AmCham.  Listings of AmChams and contact information by region of interest or country are also available.  The American Chamber of Commerce in Algeria is a non–profit, independent association formed by leaders of U.S. corporations doing business in Algeria as well as Algerian companies, multinationals and other organizations and individuals representing American companies, products, goods and services. http://www.amcham-algeria.org/
• The U.S-Algeria Business Council: The USABC accomplishes its mission of promoting trade between the United States and Algeria by organizing sector-specific symposia on topics of interest to its members, hosting events featuring Algerian and US officials and promoting its members products and services through customized matchmaking initiatives.  http://www.us-algeria.org/  
• WTC Algeria: Le World Trade Center Algeria offre aux acteurs économiques Algériens un large éventail d’opportunités d’affaires et d’échanges commerciaux.  Il apporte un soutien considérable aux entreprises algériennes dans toutes leurs opérations de commerce extérieur et recherche de partenaires.  http://www.wtcalgeria.com/  
• Business Leaders Forum, FCE: Le FCE intervenir de manière active sur toutes les questions économiques intéressant directement ou indirectement les entreprises. Le Forum apporte ainsi ses propres analyses et ses  propres  propositions, organisation de services directs aux entreprises (consultations juridiques, services de facilitation de procédures administratives, information, …), et la réalisation d’études sectorielles. http://www.fce.dz/
• Algerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, CACI: CACI’s offers information about commerce and industry in Algeria, along with newsletters and links to other sites and resources of potential interest.  http://www.caci.dz/
• National Agency for Investment Development, ANDI: ANDI’s mission is to welcome, advise and accompany investors in Algeria.
• Bank of Algeria: La Banque d’Algérie a pour mission de maintenir dans le domaine de la monnaie, du crédit et des changes, les conditions les plus favorables à un développement ordonné de l’économie.  http://www.bank-of-algeria.dz/
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Algeria Customs 
• Sonatrach: The National Oil Company, Sonatrach, is the largest oil and gas company in both Algeria and Africa. The company conducts the exploration, production, pipeline transportation, and marketing of hydrocarbons and by products. http://www.sonatrach-dz.com/
• The State International Developments, Inc.: An organization that supports state international trade agencies, provides a directory of contacts within each state’s trade or commerce office.
• WTC San Diego: World Trade Center San Diego provides comprehensive international trade services and key global contacts to facilitate and expand trade for regional and worldwide clients. Leveraging its global network of World Trade Centers and affiliate partners, WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego is the proven forum for international information, communications and connections.  http://wtcsd.org/
• Trade shows fairground organizers, SAFEX: Entreprise publique charge de l’organisation des foires, salons spécialisés et expositions, à caractère national, international, local et régional.  Organisation de la participation algérienne aux foires et expositions à l'étranger.  http://www.safex-algerie.com/
• Ministry of Energy & Mines
• Ministry of Finance