From November 2009 to March 2010 an extensive data collection and detailed analysis through field consultation and review of existing material have been performed in the Wilayates of : Tlemcen, Aïn-Témouchent, Sidi Bel-Abbes. The led to the identification of the target sectors, an undertaking of a SWOT analysis of the region and a benchmarking between the target region and Oran and Algiers, and identification of the region attractiviness as compared to Algeria.

More 57 players in Tafna, in other benchmarked Algerian region or with potential European investors have been performed; this includes companies, clusters, chambers of commerces managers, local supporting organisations.

§         25 interviews with business leaders

§         20 audio records

§         15 interviews with leaders of local 3 wilayates executives

§         10 interviews with managers of bank branches in region

The main results of the first step (out of 3) of the Tafna Investment Guid initiative are the following :

§         Elaboration of the detailed structure of the guide

§         Identification of '10 due to invest "

§         Identification of areas to promote and exploit niches

§         Preparation of elements to carry out benchmarking with the business environment of Wilayate of Algiers and Oran