On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Banque de Développement Local (BDL) officially inaugurated its Holiday Center dedicated to its employees, located in the El Bettah area, municipality of Ben M’hidi, in the wilaya of El Taref.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, the Wali of El Taref, local elected officials, civil and security authorities, as well as senior executives of the Bank.

In his speech, the BDL’s Chief Executive Officer emphasized that this project is not simply a tourist facility, but rather embodies a strategic vision focused on enhancing human capital:

“This complex is not merely an architectural development or an additional service. It is the expression of a strong conviction: that investing in people is just as essential as any other material investment.”

Covering an area of 30,000 m², the Center includes:

• 144 accommodation units of various types (F2, F3, duplex)Three swimming pools, leisure areas, a restaurant, a café, a multimedia room, a healthcare center, and a modern administrative building.
• This environment is designed to provide all BDL staff and their families with a space for relaxation, rest, and the strengthening of social bonds, in accordance with quality and hospitality standards.

The CEO also warmly thanked the Minister of Tourism for her support of such initiatives, where social development and the national tourism vision converge. He expressed his gratitude to the Wali of El Taref for his constant support and decisive involvement in bringing this project to fruition.

Finally, he commended the efforts of all BDL managers and employees, whose professionalism and team spirit turned an idea into a structuring and exemplary project.

As part of its strategy to develop skills and enhance its human capital, the Banque de Développement Local – BDL officially inaugurated, on Monday, July 21, 2025, its brand-new training center named “Skills Development Center”, located in Blida.

This modern facility, dedicated to learning and skills enhancement, was named in honor of Ben Maalem, former Director of Human Resources at the Bank, in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the development of talent within the institution.

A Tool for Operational Excellence

The Skills Development Center aims to strengthen the agility and performance of BDL’s teams in the face of the rapid transformations of the financial sector.
The center features:

• Four training rooms equipped with modern teaching materials;
• Accommodation with 38 beds to host participants in full immersion;
• A dining area, a terrace, and a relaxation corner to foster interaction and conviviality;
• A pedagogical banking branch for practical simulations and real-life scenarios.

A Vision Focused on the Future

By investing in this facility, BDL reaffirms its commitment to placing continuous training at the heart of its strategic development. This center represents an essential lever to sustainably support the skills advancement of its employees, in line with the Bank’s ambitions and market requirements.

Through this structuring project, BDL confirms its dedication to providing its teams with the best conditions to progress, innovate, and contribute to service excellence for the benefit of its clients and partners.

As part of its ongoing transformation strategy, The Local Development Bank – BDL is organizing its National Gathering 2025, a major event bringing together all of its senior management.

This strategic meeting brings together:
– The bank’s central directors
– Regional directors of operations and directors of regional inspections
– Branch managers from across the national territory

A Key Moment to Reflect on 2024

This gathering provides an opportunity to review the bank’s key achievements over the past year, including:

– The financing of structural projects, generating profitability and economic value;
– The integration of digital technologies across all banking operations, in support of improved performance;
– The launch of new products aligned with market expectations, such as the international Visa and Mastercard cards now offered by BDL.

A Collective Reflection on National Strategic Directions

The event also serves as a forum for dialogue on the strategic objectives set by the national authorities, particularly:

– The strengthening of financial inclusion, through the generalization of account openings and expanded access to both national and international electronic payment methods;
– The ongoing improvement of the customer experience, through enhanced service quality and a responsive approach to addressing client needs across the network.

A Collective Momentum Toward the Future

Beyond a simple review, this gathering marks a key milestone in mobilizing teams around the bank’s priorities. It reflects a shared commitment to serving citizens with efficiency, innovation, and proximity, while strengthening BDL’s position as a leading institution in the national banking landscape.

The BDL, in its capacity as a stock market intermediary, successfully supported Maghreb Leasing Algeria (MLA) in its bond issuance.

The selection session was held on December 1, 2024, in the presence of representatives from COSOB, Algérie Clearing, and institutional investors.

The bond issuance was a resounding success, with a total subscription of 2 billion dinars. This positive outcome confirms the attractiveness of the Algerian bond market for institutional investors.