The Mauritanian government has launched the second phase of its emergency local development program in the Eastern Basin region. The program, led by Minister of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Administration Ahmed Salem Ould Bede, aims to improve access to basic services in the region. The launch event took place in the city of Nema and was attended by regional authorities, including Governor of Eastern Basin Ismail Ould Sidi.
Minister Ould Bede emphasized the importance of the first phase of the program and highlighted that the second phase is a continuation of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani's directives. He noted that the program seeks to identify and prioritize development needs in the region. The minister also stressed the need for participants to provide concrete proposals that address the region's development challenges.
The consultations will involve representatives from various districts in the region, who will discuss and prioritize development needs. The first phase of the program was evaluated, and its achievements were reviewed during preparatory sessions. The second phase aims to build on the successes of the first phase and address the remaining development gaps in the region.
Regional leaders have welcomed the program, citing the importance of consultation and collaboration in identifying development priorities. Mohamedou Ould Tajan, head of the Eastern Basin region, praised the government's approach, which involves various stakeholders in the development process. He emphasized that this approach will ensure that development initiatives are tailored to the region's specific needs.
Other stakeholders, including the president of the Eastern Basin mayors' association, Benbelle Ould Jelfoun, and Nema Mayor Sidi Mohamed Ould Mohamed, have also expressed their support for the program. They called for continued efforts to promote development and improve living standards in the region. The mayor of Nema emphasized the need to prioritize citizens' requests and integrate them into the program.
As part of the program, Minister Ould Bede and his delegation held meetings with local authorities and elected officials in various districts of the Eastern Basin region. These meetings focused on identifying development needs and reviewing proposals for each district. The program aims to address the region's development challenges and improve access to basic services for its residents.
The launch event was attended by administrative and security authorities, local officials, and representatives from various districts in the region. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of residents in the Eastern Basin region, improving their access to essential services and promoting local development.
Key points
- The program aims to improve access to basic services in the Eastern Basin region.
- The second phase of the program builds on the successes of the first phase and seeks to address remaining development gaps.
- The program involves consultation and collaboration with various stakeholders to identify development priorities.
