The Mauritanian government has initiated the second phase of its Emergency Local Development Program in the Adrar region. The program was launched by Minister of Trade and Tourism, Zainab bint Ahmednah, and Adrar Governor, Abdullah wuld Muhammad Mahmoud, in the city of Atar. This phase focuses on enhancing local development and improving access to basic services for residents.
The program is part of President Mohamed wuld Sheikh Ghazouani's vision to adopt a participatory approach in preparing development programs. This approach involves direct consultation with citizens to identify their needs and prioritize projects that address those needs. The program aims to promote local development while considering the region's specificities.
Minister Zainab bint Ahmednah emphasized that the program's second phase is a manifestation of President Ghazouani's directives to consolidate a participatory development approach. This approach prioritizes citizens' needs and aspirations. The government, led by Prime Minister Moktار wuld Ajak, is committed to continuing this approach by evaluating the first phase's achievements and preparing a new vision that responds to the population's needs.
Adrar Region President, Mohamed wuld Ashrif wuld Abdullah, praised the launch of the consultations, considering it a crucial step in enhancing local development and consolidating the participatory approach. He added that the program's second phase reflects President Ghazouani's commitment to local development and his efforts to support initiatives that invest in the country's economic and social potential.
The consultations will provide an opportunity to evaluate the region's development priorities, review the main challenges, and identify projects that can improve living conditions, develop infrastructure, and enhance access to basic services. The launch event was attended by a delegation accompanying Minister Zainab, as well as local authorities, including the governor of Atar and regional heads.
The Emergency Local Development Program aims to address the specific needs of the Adrar region, which is one of Mauritania's most disadvantaged regions. The program's success will depend on the active participation of local communities and the effective implementation of projects that address their needs.
Key points
- The program's second phase aims to enhance local development and improve access to basic services for residents in the Adrar region.
- The program is part of President Mohamed wuld Sheikh Ghazouani's vision to adopt a participatory approach in preparing development programs.
- The consultations will provide an opportunity to evaluate the region's development priorities and identify projects that can improve living conditions and infrastructure.
