كلية العلوم الإقتصادية، التجارية وعلوم التسيير

Greater Maghreb Laboratory: Economy and Society

PRFU Research Project Team: Entrepreneurial Failure of Small and Start-up Enterprises

Project Code: F01L02UN250220220003

National Hybrid Symposium (In-person and Online)

Date: November 18, 2026

Symposium Bodies

Honorary President of the Symposium: Prof. Youcef Lakdhar Hamina, Rector of the University

General Supervisor of the Symposium: Prof. Noureddine Ayachi, Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences

President of the Symposium: Dr. Talba Sabrina

President of the Scientific Committee: Prof. Saibi Sandra

President of the Organizing Committee: Dr. Hakim Zaidi

Symposium Preamble

In light of the rapid economic and social developments witnessed worldwide today, entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have become a fundamental pillar of economic growth and societal innovation. However, studies and statistics show that a large proportion of entrepreneurial ventures fail within their first years. This phenomenon, despite the challenges it raises, represents a valuable opportunity for learning, development, and the exploration of new paths to success.

In recent years, Algeria has shown growing interest in entrepreneurship as a strategic option for achieving economic development and diversifying sources of income, particularly amid the current economic and social transformations. Entrepreneurship has become a key driver for wealth creation and job opportunities, and a fertile ground for embodying the spirit of initiative and innovation.

Entrepreneurship constitutes a fundamental lever for advancing economic and social development, as start-ups and micro-enterprises contribute to wealth creation, job generation, and the promotion of innovation. However, the entrepreneurial path in Algeria is not without challenges, as enterprises—whether start-ups, micro, small, or medium-sized—face multiple difficulties related to financing and organizational factors, and to the weak culture of management and innovation, leading to high failure rates in the early years of enterprises. This failure, although a global phenomenon, has a specificity in Algeria linked to a set of structural factors, such as weak sustainable financing, the absence of effective support, and the lack of administrative and managerial experience among young entrepreneurs, in addition to the recentness of the entrepreneurial support ecosystem.

On the other hand, a strong will is emerging among both the State and Algerian youth to overcome these obstacles and build sustainable projects capable of resilience, competitiveness, and contributing to building a strong economy, which makes the study of entrepreneurship in Algeria a necessity for understanding its balance between the risks of failure and the challenges of success and sustainable growth.

Symposium Problem Statement

How can entrepreneurship in Algeria be strengthened in a way that ensures overcoming the risks of failure and transforming them into opportunities for success and sustainable growth in Algeria?

Importance of the Symposium

This symposium acquires great importance at both the academic and practical levels for the following reasons:

1. Understanding the entrepreneurial reality in Algeria, as the symposium allows for an in-depth study of structural challenges and entrepreneurial failure, while highlighting the factors influencing the success and sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.

2. Shedding light on successful experiences and best practices, the symposium contributes to spreading the culture of initiative and innovation among youth and society as a whole.

3. Proposing effective support policies and strategies for entrepreneurs, which enhances the ability of enterprises to resilience and growth in a changing economic environment.

4. Bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, and decision-makers, thus creating a platform for exchanging expertise and experiences, and developing a shared understanding of entrepreneurial issues.

5. Highlighting the role of entrepreneurship in supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, enhancing employment opportunities, and achieving social and economic balance.

6. Strengthening a national forward-looking vision, by drawing on international experiences, the symposium can contribute to building an integrated national model for entrepreneurship that adapts to local challenges and opportunities.

Symposium Objectives

This first edition of the symposium aims to:

1. Analyze the reality of entrepreneurship in Algeria in terms of practices, policies, and institutional support.

2. Diagnose the factors causing entrepreneurial failure at various stages (creation, growth, sustainability).

3. Explore success mechanisms and best practices to ensure the continuity of start-up, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

4. Propose strategic and organizational approaches to strengthen the business environment and encourage innovation and competition.

5. Exchange expertise and experiences between researchers and practitioners to value successful entrepreneurial initiatives.

6. Contribute to formulating practical recommendations that enable the transition from the logic of traditional support to the logic of sustainable empowerment of entrepreneurial enterprises.

Symposium Tracks

Track 1: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework of Entrepreneurship

1. Evolution of the concept and modern approaches.

2. Entrepreneurship as a lever for economic and social development.

3. The role of entrepreneurial culture in shaping entrepreneurial behavior.

Track 2: Determinants of Entrepreneurial Failure

1. Theoretical framework of entrepreneurial failure – concepts, approaches, and lessons from international experiences.

2. Structural and organizational factors affecting business distress.

3. Financing and marketing challenges facing young entrepreneurs.

4. The support and incubation ecosystem and its impact on enterprise continuity.

Track 3: Foundations of Entrepreneurial Success and Growth

1. Successful managerial and innovative practices in small and medium-sized enterprises.

2. The role of technology and digital transformation in enhancing enterprise competitiveness.

3. The importance of continuous training and support for entrepreneurs.

4. The entrepreneurial ecosystem and its role in entrepreneurial success and sustainability.

Track 4: Public Policies and Their Role in Supporting Entrepreneurship

1. Evaluating the performance of national support bodies and programs (ANSEJ, ANGEM, CNAC, etc.).

2. Economic governance and the legal framework for start-ups.

3. Prospects for developing public policies supporting entrepreneurship toward a sustainable approach to entrepreneurship.

Track 5: International Experiences and Practices in Promoting Entrepreneurship

1. Comparative studies of successful international experiences.

2. The possibility of drawing inspiration from global models and adapting them to the Algerian context.

3. Toward building a national model for sustainable entrepreneurship.

Target Audience

1. Academic researchers and students (Master’s/PhD) in the field.

2. Experts in economic, social, and entrepreneurial development.

3. Actors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (incubators, accelerators, support agencies, representatives of the public and private sectors).

4. Entrepreneurs and field-experience holders, associations.

Symposium Message

This national symposium seeks to raise awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship as a driving force for sustainable economic and social development in Algeria, by encouraging scientific research and realistic analysis of the various challenges facing entrepreneurial initiatives, and seeking to transform the risks of failure into opportunities for growth and innovation.

The symposium’s message lies in building a bridge of communication between researchers, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, with the aim of strengthening an integrated national ecosystem for entrepreneurship based on knowledge, innovation, and sustainability, and supporting the transition from a rentier economy to an economy of initiative and productive enterprises.

Participation Conditions

1. The paper must be of quality and originality, and must not have been previously submitted to any symposium or published in any journal inside or outside the country.

2. The paper must fall within one of the symposium tracks.

3. The paper must be sent using a professional email only; no other email will be accepted.

4. The maximum number of participants per paper is two researchers.

5. Papers must be written in Arabic or foreign languages (English, French).

6. Papers written in Arabic must be in a Word file using Sakkal Majalla font, size 16, with 2.5 cm margins; papers in foreign languages must use Times New Roman font, size 12.

7. Referencing must follow the APA style; the paper must not exceed 20 pages and must not be less than 10 pages, including references and appendices.

8. The paper must be sent via the following link: https://forms.gle/TaWxaxGN1fuQQGy46

Contact with the Symposium Bodies

entrepreneurship.constantine2@gmail.com

Important Dates

1. Announcement of the symposium: June 10, 2026.

2. Deadline for submitting full papers: October 10, 2026.

3. Response to accepted papers: October 30, 2026.

4. Symposium date: November 18, 2026.