On Monday in Nouakchott, Mauritania and France signed two financing agreements totaling 21 million euros, approximately 944 million new ouguiyas. The agreements were signed by Mauritanian Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Mohamedou Ahmedou Ould Amhimid, French Ambassador to Mauritania Emmanuel Besne, and Director of the French Development Agency in Nouakchott, Inias Monkam Davirat.
The agreements will finance a project to support civil protection by strengthening its capacities and resilience, and securing the population against various risks. Additionally, a protocol agreement worth 4 million euros, approximately 180 million new ouguiyas, will finance a project to support the National Industrial Technical and Vocational Training School in Nouakchott.
According to the Mauritanian News Agency, the agreements aim to support the country's efforts in professional training and civil protection. The Minister of Economic Affairs and Development stated that the signing of these agreements represents a step forward in strengthening cooperation between Mauritania and France in the fields of civil protection and technical education and vocational training.
The Minister also praised the level of cooperation between the two countries and the support provided by the French Development Agency to national development programs. He noted that this support has expanded to include education, vocational training, decentralization, food security, health, and debt relief.
The French Development Agency has been actively involved in supporting Mauritania's development programs. The agency's support has contributed significantly to the country's efforts to improve its infrastructure, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty.
The agreements signed on Monday demonstrate the commitment of both countries to strengthening their cooperation in key areas. The projects funded by these agreements are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Mauritanian citizens, particularly in the areas of education and civil protection.
The implementation of these projects is expected to be carried out in partnership with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and local communities. The projects will also contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Key points
- Mauritania and France have signed two financing agreements worth 21 million euros to support professional training and civil protection in the country.
- The agreements will finance projects to support civil protection and the National Industrial Technical and Vocational Training School in Nouakchott.
- The signing of these agreements represents a step forward in strengthening cooperation between Mauritania and France in the fields of civil protection and technical education and vocational training.
