The Mauritanian government held a meeting at the Prime Minister's office on Friday to discuss a new draft law for the country's traditional industry sector. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal, who instructed that the draft law be revised based on comments made during the meeting. The new code aims to enhance the economic, social, and cultural role of traditional industries in Mauritania.
The draft law is part of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's campaign promises, outlined in his "Ambition for the Nation" program, to develop the traditional industry sector and address the lack of a regulatory framework. The Prime Minister's office stated that the new code will help organize and simplify the professional structure of traditional industries, increasing opportunities for financing and promotion.
According to the Prime Minister's office, the draft law was developed through a consultative process that included a national forum on the reorganization of the sector, attended by various stakeholders. The new code aims to regulate the practice of traditional industry activities, enhance financing and promotion opportunities, and establish a National Fund for the Promotion of Traditional Industries.
The traditional industry sector in Mauritania faces significant challenges, including a lack of regulatory framework and limited access to financing. The new code seeks to address these challenges by providing a clear framework for the sector's development. The government hopes that the new code will help to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the traditional industry sector.
The meeting at the Prime Minister's office was attended by various government officials and stakeholders from the traditional industry sector. The government has emphasized its commitment to developing the sector and creating opportunities for artisans and small businesses. The new code is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and culture.
The development of the traditional industry sector is seen as a key aspect of Mauritania's economic diversification efforts. The sector has significant potential for growth, particularly in areas such as handicrafts, textiles, and food processing. The government hopes that the new code will help to unlock this potential and create new opportunities for economic development.
The government has announced plans to provide support to small businesses and artisans in the traditional industry sector, including access to financing and training. The new code is expected to provide a framework for this support and help to promote the sector's development. The government will review the revised draft law and is expected to present it to parliament for approval.
Key points
- The Mauritanian government has discussed a new draft law for the traditional industry sector, aimed at enhancing the sector's economic, social, and cultural role.
- The draft law seeks to regulate the practice of traditional industry activities, simplify professional structures, and enhance financing and promotion opportunities.
- The new code is part of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's campaign promises to develop the traditional industry sector and address the lack of a regulatory framework.
