On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Mauritania's Adrar Region Governor, Ahmedna Ould Sid'Ab, chaired a meeting in the city of Rosso to discuss the current situation in the region's cities and villages. The meeting aimed to prepare a comprehensive plan to improve services and mitigate the effects of recent rains. The governor emphasized that improving the urban environment requires the collective efforts of all stakeholders, including citizens, civil society, and relevant institutions.
The governor highlighted the importance of the national initiative launched by the President of the Republic, which he believes will provide a significant boost to these efforts. A committee has been formed, comprising various regional stakeholders, to develop a comprehensive plan to address the current situation and alleviate the impact of the rains, particularly in provincial capitals and the regional capital.
The meeting also discussed ways to enhance cooperation with the "Cities" project, a delegation of which visited Rosso to explore ways to support the municipality in sanitation and improve environmental conditions and basic services. The governor requested that the project support the municipality's efforts in the area of cleanliness.
The meeting was attended by the Governor of Rosso Province, the Mayor of Rosso, and the Deputy President of the Adrar Region. The governor stressed that the participation of all stakeholders is crucial to achieving the desired goals. He also emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to address the challenges facing the region.
The regional governor's efforts to improve environmental and service conditions in Adrar Region are part of a broader strategy to address the challenges facing the region. The governor's initiative aims to bring together various stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle these challenges.
The "Cities" project delegation expressed its willingness to support the municipality's efforts to improve sanitation and environmental conditions. The project aims to enhance the capacity of local authorities to provide basic services to citizens.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from all parties to work together to improve environmental and service conditions in Adrar Region. The governor emphasized that the region's development depends on the collective efforts of all stakeholders.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched a national initiative to improve the urban environment.
- A committee has been formed to develop a comprehensive plan to address the current situation and alleviate the impact of the rains.
- The "Cities" project has expressed its willingness to support the municipality's efforts to improve sanitation and environmental conditions.
