Mauritania's Minister of Equipment and Transport, Moulaye Ould Al-Feiruk, oversaw the conclusion of consultative meetings on the second phase of the Emergency Program for Universal Access to Basic Services for Local Development in the Tiris Zemmour region. The meetings were held in the presence of the Governor of Tiris Zemmour, Ahmedou Mamadou Kley, and other officials. The consultations aimed to identify development priorities for each of the region's ten municipalities.
The two-day meetings brought together representatives of administrative authorities, local elected officials, and civil society actors. They discussed and identified development priorities for each municipality through separate sessions focused on listening to the needs and aspirations of the population. The Minister expressed his gratitude to all participants for their active engagement and sense of responsibility.
In his address, the Minister emphasized his satisfaction with the consultative process and expressed hope that the outcomes would reflect the region's diverse priorities and development needs. The Minister was accompanied by a delegation, and his presence was seen as a demonstration of the government's commitment to the region's development.
The President of the Tiris Zemmour Regional Council, Mohamed Ould Beya, and the Mayor of Tjekja, Jidou Ould Mnab, praised the organization of the consultations, highlighting their importance in promoting citizen participation in local development. They noted that the meetings embodied a consultative approach that involved citizens directly in identifying their needs and priorities.
Following the conclusion of the meetings, the Minister conducted a field visit to a construction site for a new secondary school in Tjekja. The school is being built to alleviate pressure on existing educational institutions in the city. The Minister inspected the site, expressed satisfaction with progress, and urged contractors to accelerate work while adhering to technical standards and deadlines.
The closing ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including a presidential advisor, Harouna Attarouri, and a ministerial advisor, Ahmed Haj. Also present were administrative and security authorities, mayors, regional heads, and representatives of civil society organizations from the Tiris Zemmour region.
The Emergency Program for Local Development aims to promote local development and improve living standards in Mauritania's regions. The consultations in Tiris Zemmour are part of a broader effort to engage citizens in the development process and address regional disparities. The program's second phase focuses on enhancing access to basic services, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched an Emergency Program for Local Development to address regional disparities and improve living standards.
- The program's second phase focuses on enhancing access to basic services, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- The consultations in Tiris Zemmour region reflect the government's commitment to citizen participation in local development.
