Mauritanian Education Minister Huda Bent Babah launched the distribution of school books for the 2026-2027 academic year at the National Pedagogical Institute in Nouakchott. The event marked the beginning of a nationwide effort to provide educational materials to students across the country. The distribution process will cover various regions, including Nouakchott and other internal states.
The National Pedagogical Institute's Director, Sheikh Sid Abdullah, provided details about the distribution process. Over one million school books will be distributed, covering 87 titles that cater to different stages of primary, middle, and high school education. These books will be distributed alongside digital versions, which can be accessed and downloaded through a dedicated platform.
The distribution process prioritizes printed school books, while also making digital versions available. This approach aims to ensure that students have access to educational materials, even in cases where printed copies are not readily available. The Institute has made significant progress in compiling Mauritanian curricula for various educational levels.
For the first time, the Institute has completed the development of Mauritanian curricula for different educational levels. Currently, 80-85% of these curricula are available in printed form, while all of them can be accessed digitally. The Institute's warehouses store over one million additional copies of school books, ensuring a sufficient supply for the upcoming academic year.
The Institute is working to complete the printing and provision of various book titles to meet the required needs by the end of the year. This effort aims to ensure that educational institutions across the country have access to necessary school books. The distribution process is part of a broader initiative to enhance access to educational materials.
The initiative seeks to promote the availability of school books and guarantee their delivery to educational institutions nationwide. By leveraging digital media, the initiative aims to facilitate access to educational content. This approach is expected to benefit students and teachers across Mauritania.
The school book distribution process for the 2026-2027 academic year reflects the government's commitment to improving education in Mauritania. With over one million school books being distributed, the initiative is expected to have a positive impact on students' learning experiences. The government's efforts to provide educational materials will continue throughout the academic year.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has launched a nationwide school book distribution initiative for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Over one million school books will be distributed to students across the country.
- The initiative includes both printed and digital versions of school books.
