1. Public Institutions:
These are state-owned entities with legal personality and financial autonomy, created to serve the public interest.
Main types:
Public institutions of an administrative nature (EPA):
e.g., universities, hospitals, cultural centers.
Public institutions of an industrial and commercial nature (EPIC):
e.g., utility companies like SONELGAZ (electricity), SEAAL (water), public transport companies.
Independent public authorities:
e.g., National Human Rights Council, Audiovisual Regulatory Authority, National Independent Electoral Authority.
2. Private Institutions (Commercial entities):
These are owned by natural or legal persons and are established for profit-making purposes.
Types:
Sole proprietorships: owned by a single individual.
Commercial companies:
such as Limited Liability Companies (SARL), Joint-stock Companies (SPA), General Partnerships...
3. Constitutional Institutions:
These are bodies established by the Algerian Constitution and are part of the organization of the state.
Examples:
The Presidency
The Parliament (National People’s Assembly & Council of the Nation)
The Constitutional Court (formerly the Constitutional Council)
The Court of Auditors
The Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE)
4. Judicial Institutions:
These include all courts and judicial bodies responsible for applying the law.
Examples:
Supreme Court
Council of State
Courts of Appeal (Courts of Justice)
First-instance courts (Tribunals)