The Mauritanian government has initiated the second phase of its Emergency Local Development Program in Lassabamba, a city in the Lassabamba region. The program aims to assess the progress made in the first phase and identify new priorities based on consultations with local residents and stakeholders. The launch event was attended by Minister of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civil Service, Mohamed Abdullah Ould Louly, and Governor of Lassabamba, Ahmedou Dahy Ould Al-Khair.
According to reports, the first phase of the program recorded 271 interventions in the Lassabamba region, with a 57% completion rate, while 67% of the allocated time had elapsed. The program is funded from the state's own resources. The government has emphasized the importance of coordination and transparency in the implementation of the program.
The second phase of the program seeks to build on the progress made in the first phase and address the remaining challenges. The government has called for the involvement of local stakeholders, including elected officials, administrative authorities, and civil society organizations, to ensure that the program meets the needs of the local population.
Minister Ould Louly highlighted the government's achievements in various sectors, including the mobilization of $1 billion in financing for a high-voltage electricity transmission project from Nouakchott to Nema, and the doubling of water production in the capital. He emphasized the need for coordination and the avoidance of any actions that could hinder the implementation of the program.
The Emergency Local Development Program was launched in its first phase in Nema in 2025, with the aim of improving access to basic services in the country's interior regions. Several ministerial delegations have been touring the regions to launch similar consultations. However, the total cost of the second phase and its timetable have not been announced.
Governor Ould Al-Khair emphasized the importance of listening to the concerns of local stakeholders to identify priorities that meet the needs of the population. The government has assured that the program has clear mechanisms for monitoring, transparency, and accountability.
The launch of the second phase of the Emergency Local Development Program in Lassabamba reflects the government's commitment to promoting local development and improving the living conditions of the population. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the region's socio-economic development.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its Emergency Local Development Program in Lassabamba, aiming to evaluate progress and identify new priorities.
- The first phase of the program recorded 271 interventions in the Lassabamba region, with a 57% completion rate.
- The program is funded from the state's own resources and seeks to improve access to basic services in the country's interior regions.
