On November 2, 2026, Mauritania and France signed two financing agreements in Nouakchott to support vocational training and civil protection. The agreements were signed by Mauritanian Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Mohamedou Ahmedou Amhimid, and French Ambassador to Mauritania, Emmanuel Besny, along with other officials. The agreements include a 21 million euro loan and a 4 million euro protocol agreement to support civil protection and vocational training projects.
The 21 million euro loan will be used to finance a project aimed at supporting civil protection by enhancing its capabilities and resilience to various risks. The project will help establish a national civil protection school, build and equip ten new centers, and create a volunteer civil protection force. Additionally, the project will reactivate the free green number for reporting accidents and emergencies and train local elected officials in disaster management.
The 4 million euro protocol agreement will be used to finance a project supporting the National Industrial Technical and Vocational Training School in Nouakchott. The project aims to establish a model institute for vocational and technical education specializing in industrial refrigeration, electricity, welding, and carpentry. This will help modernize training equipment, increase the capabilities of trainers, and provide qualified workers that meet labor market needs.
Mauritanian Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Mohamedou Ahmedou Amhimid, emphasized that the signing of these agreements represents a step forward in strengthening cooperation between Mauritania and France in civil protection and vocational training. He praised the level of cooperation between the two countries and the support provided by the French Development Agency to national development programs.
French Ambassador to Mauritania, Emmanuel Besny, stated that these agreements add to France's considerable financing portfolio in Mauritania, which includes grants and loans. He explained that the civil protection project has a total cost of 39.3 million euros, including a 21 million euro sovereign loan from the French Development Agency, a European Union grant, and a Mauritanian government contribution.
The agreements reflect the strong partnership between Mauritania and France in supporting development programs in various sectors. The projects are expected to be implemented over the next few years, contributing to the country's development goals. The financing agreements demonstrate France's commitment to supporting Mauritania's development efforts.
The implementation of these projects is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Mauritanian citizens, particularly in the areas of vocational training and civil protection. The projects will help enhance the country's resilience to various risks and provide qualified workers to meet labor market needs. Key points:
Key points
- Mauritania and France signed two financing agreements worth 25 million euros to support vocational training and civil protection.
- The agreements include a 21 million euro loan for civil protection and a 4 million euro protocol agreement for vocational training.
- The projects aim to enhance civil protection capabilities, establish a national civil protection school, and provide qualified workers to meet labor market needs.
