The Mauritanian government has concluded the second phase of regional consultations in the Western region, aimed at evaluating the first phase of an emergency program to universalize access to basic services for local development. The consultations, which took place in the presence of Minister of Animal Development, Ahmedit Ould Chein, and Western region governor, Mohamed Ould Ahmed Mouloud, brought together local elected officials and civil society representatives.
The consultations covered five districts in the Western region: Laayoune, Tiris Zemmour, Kiffa, Tidjikja, and Atar, under the supervision of a ministerial delegation and in coordination with administrative authorities. Minister Ould Chein expressed his gratitude to the ministerial delegation and the regional committee for the program, praising the quality of discussions that brought together elected officials, notables, and citizens.
The first phase of the program, which will continue until March next year, has seen 475 interventions implemented in the Western region, with 259 completed and 222 at advanced stages of completion. Fourteen interventions have yet to start. The consultations aimed to assess the first phase, inspect some completed projects, and identify priorities for the second phase, based on population needs.
The consultations involved local stakeholders, including elected officials, civil society representatives, and citizens, who discussed and prioritized development needs in the region. The discussions focused on the achievements of the first phase and the challenges faced, with a view to informing the second phase of the program.
According to Minister Ould Chein, the government remains committed to implementing the program, as outlined by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, within the specified timeframe. The program aims to improve access to basic services and promote local development in the region.
The closing ceremony was attended by the president of the Western region, the ministerial delegation accompanying Minister Ould Chein, mayors of the region's municipalities, heads of regional services, and representatives of civil society organizations. The event marked an important milestone in the program's implementation.
The second phase of the program will focus on addressing the priorities identified during the consultations, which are expected to guide the government's development efforts in the Western region. The program's success will depend on the effective implementation of these priorities and the continued engagement of local stakeholders.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has concluded the second phase of regional consultations in the Western region.
- The consultations aimed to evaluate the first phase of an emergency program and identify priorities for the second phase.
- The program seeks to improve access to basic services and promote local development in the region.
