Industrial Policy Shifts Toward Decentralization
Chadli Bendjedid's government begins reorienting the economy away from the earlier concentration on heavy industry.
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Chadli Bendjedid Biography and Timeline
Follow Chadli Bendjedid through 5 dated historical records for Algeria.
Chadli Bendjedid, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1980
State Enterprises Undergo Reorganization
Bendjedid's administration undertakes measures to decentralize and restructure public companies.
1986
Oil Price Collapse Strains Economy
The global oil price collapse sharply reduces export revenues and exposes Algeria's reliance on hydrocarbons.
1988
Economic Hardship Fuels October Protests
Severe economic grievances contribute to widespread protests and political upheaval in October 1988.
1989
Constitution Permits Economic Reform
The constitutional changes of 1989 accompany moves toward political pluralism and a more market oriented economy.
Records, sources and methodology
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