On October 27, 2026, at 20:40, Mauritania's Prime Minister, Mochtar Ould Ajay, presided over a meeting at the Prime Minister's office to launch ministerial missions to internal states. This move is in line with directives from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to prepare for the second phase of the Emergency Local Development Program. The program aims to universalize access to basic services for local development and evaluate the achievements of the first phase.
In his address, the Prime Minister reviewed the program's general outline, emphasizing its role in responding quickly to urgent local development needs and fulfilling President El Ghazouani's campaign promises. The ministerial missions will engage with citizens, local authorities, and various stakeholders to identify actual needs and prioritize local development, taking into account the specificities of each state.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of evaluating the first phase's achievements and building on them to prepare the second phase. He stressed the need to continue using participatory mechanisms that involve administrative authorities, local elected officials, and various stakeholders, including notables, youth organizations, and associations. This approach will ensure that local development priorities align with citizens' needs and state-specific requirements.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the need to listen to citizens' concerns, aspirations, and expectations for development, stability, and good governance. He urged the ministerial missions to identify and prioritize local development needs, considering each state's unique circumstances. By doing so, the government aims to address pressing local development challenges and improve citizens' lives.
The ministerial missions will focus on identifying and categorizing demands related to basic local development services, prioritizing them according to each state's specific needs. This approach will enable the government to allocate resources effectively and address the most pressing local development challenges. The missions will also help to strengthen collaboration between central and local authorities.
The Emergency Local Development Program is a key initiative in Mauritania's development agenda, aiming to accelerate local development and improve access to basic services. The program's second phase is expected to build on the successes of the first phase, which was launched after President El Ghazouani's election campaign. The program's success will depend on effective collaboration between government agencies, local authorities, and citizens.
The launch of the ministerial missions marks a significant step towards implementing the second phase of the Emergency Local Development Program. The government's efforts to engage with citizens, prioritize local development needs, and allocate resources effectively will be crucial in achieving the program's objectives and improving the lives of Mauritanians.
Key points
- The ministerial missions will prioritize local development needs, considering each state's unique circumstances.
- The Emergency Local Development Program aims to universalize access to basic services for local development.
- The program's success depends on effective collaboration between government agencies, local authorities, and citizens.
