Agricultural entrepreneurship in algeria: actors’ strategy analysis using mactor method

Abstract

This study aims to analyses the actors’ strategies of the agricultural entrepreneurship in Algeria using MACTOR method. MACTOR (Matrix of Alliances and Conflicts: Tactics, Objectives and Recommendations) is based on the analyses of the influences between actors on one hand, and between actors and objectives on the other hand. MACTOR attempts to give a global view of the importance and possible outcomes of the different issues, as well as expected actors’ strategies, the balance of power and potential alliances and conflicts. Nineteen actors and thirteen objectives are identified through interviews with experts in the field. The analyses of the different tables, matrices and graphs shows us the key actors that play a great role in the development of the agricultural entrepreneurship in Algeria, divergences and convergences between actors to the objectives, and balance of power for each actor. The final step of the study is the strategic recommendations and key questions of the future