Mauritania and the European Union (EU) have launched a new programme geared toward increasing access to electricity to its citizens. The “Affordable access to clean, renewable electricity” programme was launched in the north-west African country this week. Low electricity access rates have hampered Mauritania’s economic growthThe EU said it has been “closely supporting” the Mauritanian government to develop their electricity sector. IMF: Improved access to electricity, healthcarekey for growth in drought-prone Mauritania“Access to energy is a strategic priority for Mauritania. Although progress has been made in energy production over the last 10 years, electricity remains one of the main obstacles to the country’s economic and social development, with a low overall rate of access to electricity (48%).

Source: The North Africa Journal June 09, 2023 09:09 UTC