The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its emergency program for local development in the L'عصابة region. The program aims to provide basic services to citizens and was initiated in 2025 in the city of Nema. The program is self-funded by the government and has a clear mechanism for implementation, monitoring, and transparency.
The launch of the second phase was announced by Minister of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civil Service, Mohamed Abdallah Ould Louly, in the city of Kiffa. He stated that the program is in line with the high directives of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani to generalize access to basic services. The minister added that the program's contents will be determined through meetings with citizens in different regions of the country.
The second phase of the program aims to evaluate the level of implementation of the first phase and review the remaining priorities. It also seeks to identify new needs to ensure the program's continuity. According to the minister, the program in L'عصابة region includes 271 interventions, with a progress rate of 57% and 67% of the implementation deadline consumed.
The governor of L'عصابة, Ahmedou Adahi Ould Khair, emphasized the importance of these consultative meetings in preparing for the second phase of the program. He highlighted the need to listen to the opinions of elected officials and local actors to determine development priorities based on the needs of the population.
The head of the L'عصابة region, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Habib, welcomed the organization of these consultative meetings. He stated that the preparation of the second phase of the program is an opportunity for consultation and discussion with elected officials, administrative authorities, and civil society components to determine development priorities at the regional level.
The meetings were attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from the presidency, government, administrative and security authorities, local elected officials, and members of the regional committee tasked with monitoring the implementation of the emergency program.
The program's success depends on the concerted efforts of all stakeholders, with a focus on precise implementation and commitment to the plan. The authorities have called on all actors to work together to ensure the program's objectives are achieved and its interventions translated into tangible benefits for citizens.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its emergency program for local development in the L'عصابة region.
- The program aims to provide basic services to citizens and evaluate the level of implementation of the first phase.
- The program's success depends on the concerted efforts of all stakeholders.
