The Higher Council for Education in Mauritania held its first extraordinary session of 2026 in Nouakchott on Wednesday, October 7. The session was attended by council members, who were welcomed by Chairman Ibrahim F Valld Mohamed Amin. He emphasized that the diverse experiences and expertise of the new members would significantly enhance the council's work and reinforce its role as a center of expertise in education, training, and scientific research.
Chairman Ibrahim F Valld Mohamed Amin expressed gratitude to outgoing members for their contributions during the previous term. He highlighted the importance of this session as a pivotal moment for determining the council's future direction, particularly in maintaining achievements, strengthening operational mechanisms, and exploring future prospects. The chairman reaffirmed the council's commitment to continuing and enhancing its approach to supporting educational reform and preserving the gains of the national school system.
The session included a detailed presentation on the council's tasks, authorities, operational mechanisms, and key accomplishments during its first term. This term was marked by the development of the council's foundational, technical, and organizational capacities. The council prepared a strategic plan up to 2030, along with administrative and technical guides. It also issued reports, legal opinions, studies, and scientific papers, and organized field missions and think tanks.
The second term of the council presents an opportunity to integrate the advisory expertise of its members with the specialized work of its committees. This integration aims to enhance the institution's ability to produce knowledge, evaluations, advice, and assume its role in supporting the reform of the national educational system. The term is expected to build on the foundations laid during the first term.
The council's session also involved the formation of new committees and the election of committee chairs and rapporteurs. This process is seen as a crucial step towards establishing an effective working system based on integration, cooperation, role distribution, and collective responsibility. It marks the beginning of the council's active work during its second term.
The Higher Council for Education plays a vital role in Mauritania's educational sector, providing advice and guidance on educational policies and reforms. Its work has a direct impact on the country's educational development and its future prospects. The council's activities are closely followed by educational stakeholders and the general public.
As the council embarks on its second term, it is expected to address ongoing challenges in the educational sector, including improving educational outcomes, enhancing teacher training, and increasing access to education. The council's effectiveness in addressing these issues will be closely monitored by the Mauritanian public and international educational organizations.
Key points
- The Higher Council for Education in Mauritania convened its first extraordinary session of 2026, marking the beginning of its second term and outlining its future directions and priorities.
