Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise between Economic Development and Environmental Protection Obligations under Algerian Law

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Abstract: This research aims to examine the Algerian legislative framework governing the relationship between economic development and environmental protection, and to assess its ability to achieve a balanced approach between supporting the economic role of Small and Medium -Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and imposing the environmental obligations necessary to ensure sustainable development, given that these enterprises constitute a fundamental pillar of economic activity. The study concludes that the Algerian legislator has, in principle, integrated environmental considerations into the economic activities of SMEs; however, the effectiveness of this approach remains limited due to the inadequacy of incentive mechanisms and technical support tools that fail to take into account the specific characteristics of these enterprises. This situation calls for a reassessment of legislative policies in order to strengthen the balance between environmental protection requirements and economic development. Keywords: Small and Medium-Sized E