Internationalization of Algerian SMEs chances of success and risks of failure

Abstract

  Recently, internationalization of SMEs is no longer a secondary activity that does not receive attention only in case of saturation or severe competition in domestic markets, but it has become a survival and continuity condition. The Algerian SMEs were aware of this growing interest of internationalization as a strategic choice to build a balanced economy that can withstand the fluctuations that may affect the hydrocarbon sector due to the changes in the business environment, which can be observed through the increased competition as a result of economic openness and liberalization of markets.

This study aims to highlight the main opportunities that can serve the internationalization process of the Algerian SMEs, in addition to the risks that may face this process.