The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its emergency program for local development in the Tiris Zemmour region. The program aims to improve access to basic services and promote local development. The launch ceremony was attended by Minister of Lands, State Property, and Land Reform Mamoudou Mamadou Aniyang and Tiris Zemmour Governor Idrissa Demba Correra. The program is part of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's commitments to improve the lives of citizens.
The program was initiated in response to the President's directives to identify and address the needs of local communities. The first phase of the program has achieved significant results, and the current consultations aim to evaluate its implementation and gather input from citizens on priority needs. The program focuses on improving access to basic services such as water, electricity, healthcare, and education. It also aims to address environmental concerns and promote economic development.
Minister Aniyang emphasized that the program is citizen-centric, with a focus on involving local communities in the identification and prioritization of development projects. He highlighted the positive impact of the program on the lives of citizens, particularly in addressing pressing issues that were previously unresolved. The Minister also acknowledged the challenges posed by the global economic situation but expressed commitment to continuing the implementation of development projects.
The program has been implemented in all municipalities of the Tiris Zemmour region, and its success has been attributed to the vision of President El Ghazouani and the support of various stakeholders. The consultations will inform the second phase of the program, which is set to commence in the new year. The government has expressed its commitment to ensuring the continued implementation of development projects despite economic challenges.
The launch ceremony also heard from Mohamedou Ould Sidati, Deputy President of the Tiris Zemmour region, who emphasized the importance of the consultations in identifying priority development needs. He acknowledged the achievements of the first phase and highlighted the need for continued support and investment in the region. The Mayor of Atzawiya municipality, Saad Ould Aflouat, expressed gratitude to President El Ghazouani for the attention and support given to the Tiris Zemmour region.
During the ceremony, citizens and representatives of various groups presented their concerns and proposals, which included improving access to water, electricity, and healthcare services. They also emphasized the need for environmental protection and addressing issues related to pollution. The Minister and other officials listened to the presentations and pledged to take the concerns into consideration.
The consultations were attended by various stakeholders, including representatives of the President's office, government officials, administrative and security authorities, local elected officials, and members of civil society organizations. The program is expected to continue to have a positive impact on the lives of citizens in the Tiris Zemmour region.
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- The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its local development program in the Tiris Zemmour region, aiming to improve access to basic services and promote local development.
