Mauritania Government Implements Wide-Ranging Investment Programs

The Mauritanian government, led by Prime Minister Moukhtar Ould Ajay, has undertaken significant investments to enhance infrastructure and increase access to essential services over the past seven years. These initiatives aim to support economic growth and improve living conditions for citizens. The government's efforts focus on key sectors such as education, healthcare, water, electricity, and transportation.

In the education sector, the government has made notable progress, including the construction of approximately 7,600 classrooms, with nearly half of them completed in 2025 and 2026. Additionally, the government has doubled the capacity for higher education and vocational training. These developments demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the country's educational infrastructure.

The healthcare sector has also seen considerable investments, with the construction and equipping of two regional hospitals. Furthermore, the government is continuing to implement projects that include five regional hospitals and around 65 health centers and 114 health posts. The renovation and expansion of several national hospitals are also underway, aiming to improve healthcare services across the country.

In the water sector, the government has achieved significant milestones, including doubling the production of water in Idini and tripling production in Afotou East. The government has also improved water supplies to the city of Nouadhibou and initiated projects to expand water coverage in numerous residential areas. Since 2019, 1,340 new wells have been drilled.

The electricity sector has witnessed substantial investments, with the launch of projects to establish three new power generation plants and the acquisition of 55 electrical generators. Work is ongoing to electrify over 400 villages. The government has also secured funding for the construction of a high-voltage line connecting Nouakchott to Nema, the largest electricity transmission project in the country's history.

In the transportation sector, the government has completed 784 kilometers of new roads and rebuilt 997 kilometers. Work is ongoing to construct and rehabilitate an additional 1,431 kilometers of roads. Other projects include the rehabilitation of the Road of Hope, the completion of Nouakchott's ring road, and the construction of roads in Bouki-Keihidi and Kremis-Mport Njago.

The Mauritanian government is also advancing with several structural projects, including preparations for the implementation of a sewage project in Nouakchott and agricultural canal projects in the states of Attaraz and Lebrakna. Additionally, work is set to begin on the construction of a deep-water port in Nouadhibou, further enhancing the country's infrastructure.

Key points

• The Mauritanian government has invested heavily in infrastructure development, including education, healthcare, water, electricity, and transportation sectors.
• Prime Minister Moukhtar Ould Ajay presented a general policy statement to the parliament, highlighting the government's achievements and ongoing projects.
• The government's initiatives aim to support economic growth and improve living conditions for citizens across Mauritania.