M’Sila/ On behalf of Mr. Nadjmeddine Tayar, Wali of M’Sila Province, the Secretary-General of the Province today, Sunday, 25 October 2026, presided over the opening of the National Exhibition of Local Products by Stay-at-Home Women, held at the Mujahid Dhif Ali Ben Ahmed Handicrafts Centre in the Municipality of M’Sila.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of the M’Sila District, the Director of Tourism and Handicrafts, the Director of Mujahideen Affairs, the Director of Culture and Arts, the Director of Social Action and Solidarity, the Director of the Handicrafts Chamber, the Director of the National Agency for the Support and Development of Entrepreneurship in M’Sila, the Director of the Provincial Agency for the Management of Microcredit, as well as women artisans and craftspeople.
The exhibition featured remarkable participation by women artisans from various provinces across the country, including Algiers, Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Bordj Bou Arréridj, Mila, Bou Saâda, El Menia, Ouargla, Touggourt, Batna, Constantine, Médéa and Djelfa. Associations active in the handicrafts sector also took part, showcasing traditional weaving, traditional tailoring, traditional pastries and food products, jewellery, decorative accessories and handicrafts, in addition to skincare products and traditional cosmetics.
The Directorate of Social Action also participated in the exhibition as a partner in supporting women engaged in local production, while the Directorate of Vocational Training and Education contributed as a key stakeholder in training and skills development. Local support organisations were also present, including the National Agency for the Management of Microcredit and the National Agency for the Support and Development of Entrepreneurship, with the aim of presenting available financing and development opportunities for the various activities undertaken by stay-at-home women.
This exhibition reflects the strategy of the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts aimed at preserving national heritage, particularly traditional clothing, and promoting its value by supporting local production activities carried out by stay-at-home women and creating marketing opportunities for their products.
The exhibition also serves as an economic and professional platform bringing together various stakeholders in the sector to promote local products and inform women producers about opportunities to develop and enhance their activities through improved product presentation, packaging techniques and digital marketing.
Furthermore, the event acts as a bridge between stay-at-home women and their wider professional and economic environment, including support organisations, financing institutions and the public. It provides a platform for showcasing and promoting locally made products created by women working from home.
The exhibition also aims to encourage traditional handicraft production, support local production initiatives, motivate stay-at-home women to invest in their activities, and strengthen professional partnerships between economic stakeholders and support organisations. These efforts are intended to contribute to the development of this vital sector, meet market needs and promote the economic activities of stay-at-home women.
