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- On 2 November, Mauritania and France signed a €4 million agreement, approximately MRU 180 million, to strengthen Nouakchott’s Industrial Technical Education and Vocational Training School through upgraded equipment, specialist courses and trainer development. The programme creates opportunities for technical education providers, equipment suppliers and curriculum specialists. HPC can support institutional partnerships, training programme development and supplier sourcing.
- On 6 November, Mauritania’s official procurement portal published a consultancy opportunity for a detailed study of domestic and export markets for green hydrogen and related products under the DREAM project. The consultancy budget was not disclosed. Renewable energy advisers, hydrogen technology companies and environmental consultants can explore this opportunity, while HPC can support market research partnerships, technical proposals and supplier connections.
- On 4 November, Mauritania signed a €15 million grant agreement with Germany’s development bank KfW, equivalent to approximately MRU 675 million, to strengthen financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and support job creation. The programme may create demand for SME lending, financial advisory, investment planning and business support services. HPC can connect financial institutions, development partners and eligible businesses with relevant financing opportunities.
- On 5 November, Mauritania’s Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the implementing provisions of Law No. 026-2026 on the Public Procurement Code, focusing on transparency, fair competition and more efficient public spending. No separate implementation budget was announced. Procurement consultants, legal advisers, compliance specialists and tender-management technology providers can explore opportunities, while HPC can support bid preparation and institutional partnerships.
- On 5 November, the national public procurement portal listed a tender for two lots of laboratory equipment and materials for the National Office of Sanitary Inspection of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (ONISPA). The tender value was not disclosed. Laboratory equipment manufacturers, testing technology suppliers and technical service providers can explore the opportunity, and HPC can support supplier sourcing, tender preparation and local partnerships.
- On 2 November, Mauritania and France signed a €21 million loan agreement, approximately MRU 944 million, to strengthen Civil Protection services and improve emergency response capabilities. The programme creates potential demand for specialist training, emergency-response equipment, operational planning and workforce development. HPC can connect training providers, safety specialists and equipment suppliers with relevant institutional partners.
- On 3 November, Mauritania signed two exploration and production-sharing contracts with US-based Murphy Oil for offshore blocks C10 and Tiof, while the mining sector also advanced logistics cooperation involving SNIM and Essar’s Askaf iron ore project. The Murphy contract terms and investment commitments were not disclosed. Oilfield service companies, industrial equipment suppliers, railway logistics operators and engineering firms can explore future opportunities, with HPC supporting supplier sourcing and commercial partnerships.
- On 5 November, procurement listings included dredging works at the northern quay basin of the Port of Nouakchott and construction of a technopole in Dar Naim alongside a vocational training centre in Al Mina under an Islamic Development Bank-financed project. Individual contract values were not disclosed. Marine contractors, construction companies, engineering firms and equipment suppliers can explore the opportunities, while HPC can support tender research and consortium development.
- On 5 November, the Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the implementing provisions for Law No. 026-2026 on public procurement, intended to strengthen transparency, accountability and equal competition in government contracts. No compliance contract price or separate regulatory budget was announced. Legal firms, procurement auditors and compliance consultants can find opportunities supporting public buyers and bidders, and HPC can connect organisations with relevant specialists.
- On 3 November, Mauritania signed exploration and production-sharing contracts with Murphy Oil covering offshore blocks C10 and Tiof. The agreements represent new upstream energy partnerships, but no acquisition, merger or transaction price was announced and the exploration commitments were not publicly disclosed. Energy investors, corporate finance advisers and project development specialists can explore related opportunities, while HPC can support investor introductions and strategic partnerships.
- On 6 November, the National Public Procurement Portal published a consultant selection notice for research into Mauritania’s domestic green hydrogen market, export demand and potential offtake for associated products. No consultancy fee or study budget was disclosed. Market research firms, economic analysts and energy-sector consultants can explore the assignment, while HPC can support research partnerships, proposal preparation and market-entry analysis.
- During 2–5 November, Mauritania announced a €21 million Civil Protection loan, a €4 million vocational training agreement with France and a €15 million SME financing grant with Germany’s KfW. No separate advertising, sponsorship or public relations budget was announced. Communication agencies, event organisers and corporate branding firms can explore demand for stakeholder engagement and programme communications, while HPC can support agency partnerships and business introductions.
- On 5 November, a procurement listing announced construction of a technopole in Dar Naim and a vocational training centre in Al Mina under an Islamic Development Bank-financed project. The combined construction value was not disclosed. Construction companies, architects, civil engineers and building-material suppliers can explore the opportunity, while HPC can support contractor sourcing, tender research and project partnerships.
- On 4 November, Mauritania signed a €15 million KfW grant agreement to improve financing for small and medium-sized enterprises, encourage business growth and support employment. This is a development grant for the SME financing programme, not a confirmed venture capital fund or direct startup award. Startups, business incubators and SME advisers can explore opportunities linked to financing and enterprise development, while HPC can support investor introductions and business partnerships.
- On 5 November, the official procurement portal published a tender for IT equipment under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Programme (WARDIP), with submissions due 8 December 2026. The contract value was not disclosed. IT hardware suppliers, systems integrators and digital government solution providers can explore the tender, while HPC can support supplier identification, bid preparation and technology partnerships.
- A review of Mauritania-related announcements from 1–7 November did not identify a sufficiently verified new hotel, tourism development or leisure-sector investment with a published project price. The week’s confirmed announcements focused mainly on vocational training, SME finance, mining, energy and public infrastructure. Hotels, travel agencies and tour operators can still explore business travel and project-related hospitality demand, while HPC can support tourism market research and commercial introductions.
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On 2 November, Mauritania and France signed a €4 million agreement, equivalent to approximately MRU 180 million, to support the Industrial Technical Education and Vocational Training School in Nouakchott. The three-year project will develop specialist training in industrial and domestic refrigeration, electricity, welding and carpentry, while upgrading teaching equipment and strengthening trainer skills.
The programme creates opportunities for vocational training providers, technical equipment suppliers, curriculum developers and industry specialists. HPC can support institutional partnerships, training programme development and supplier sourcing for the project.
On 6 November, Mauritania’s National Public Procurement Portal published a consultant selection notice for a detailed study of the domestic and export markets for green hydrogen and related products. The notice is linked to the DREAM energy resources and mining support project; no consultancy budget or contract price was disclosed.
The study may create opportunities for renewable energy advisers, hydrogen technology companies, market researchers and environmental consultants. HPC can support technical partnerships, market-entry research and proposal preparation for interested firms.
Germany Provides €15 Million Grant to Expand SME Financing in Mauritania
On 4 November, Mauritania signed a €15 million grant agreement with Germany’s development bank KfW, equivalent to approximately MRU 675 million, to strengthen financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. The funding is intended to support business growth, value creation and employment rather than provide a single direct loan to one company.
The programme may increase demand for SME finance, investment advisory, financial inclusion solutions and business support services. HPC can connect financial institutions, development partners and eligible businesses with relevant financing and advisory opportunities.
On 5 November, the Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the main provisions of the implementing decree for Law No. 026-2026 on the Public Procurement Code. The reform aims to improve governance, rationalise public spending and strengthen transparency, equal opportunity and accountability. No separate implementation budget was disclosed.
The reform may create opportunities for procurement consultants, compliance specialists, legal advisers and digital tender-management providers. HPC can help companies understand regulatory requirements, prepare compliant bids and identify public-sector partnership opportunities.
Nouakchott’s Second Emergency Programme Plans New Healthcare Facilities
On 5 November, the government outlined the healthcare component of the second Nouakchott Emergency Development Programme, including a level-three maternity centre, four modern emergency departments, three dialysis centres, a national burns treatment centre and a specialised mental-health and addiction centre. The overall second-phase programme has an allocation of approximately MRU 11.5 billion, equivalent to 115 billion old ouguiyas, over 16 months; individual healthcare project prices were not specified.
The planned facilities create potential demand for medical equipment, hospital construction, diagnostic systems, dialysis technology and specialist healthcare services. HPC can support supplier sourcing, healthcare partnerships and project-related business development.
On 4 November, Mauritania signed a €15 million KfW grant agreement to strengthen financing for SMEs and support business growth and job creation. The government also highlighted plans to adapt vocational training to labour-market needs and improve the skills available to employers. The grant is approximately MRU 675 million; no separate HR services budget was announced.
The initiative creates opportunities for recruitment firms, workforce development providers, professional trainers and SME advisory companies. HPC can help training organisations and HR consultants develop partnerships with businesses and relevant programme stakeholders.
SNIM and Essar Agree on Rail Logistics for Mauritania’s Askaf Iron Ore Project
On 2 November, Mauritania’s national mining company SNIM and Essar signed an agreement covering iron ore transportation and logistics through the national railway network for the Askaf project. The mine is targeting annual production of 7.5 million tonnes and is expected to generate around 2,000 construction-phase jobs. The transportation agreement’s financial value was not disclosed.
The project may create demand for railway services, heavy machinery, mining equipment, maintenance, industrial supplies and freight operations. HPC can support supplier identification, logistics partnerships and industrial procurement opportunities.
Mauritania Launches Second Nouakchott Development Programme Worth MRU 11.5 Billion
On 5 November, the government launched the second phase of its Nouakchott Emergency Development Programme with an allocation of approximately MRU 11.5 billion, equivalent to 115 billion old ouguiyas, for implementation over 16 months. Plans include 83 kilometres of urban roads, 400 kilometres of water and sanitation networks, 41 electricity transformer stations and five road interchanges.
The programme offers potential opportunities for civil engineering contractors, road construction companies, water infrastructure suppliers, electrical equipment manufacturers and project consultants. HPC can support tender research, supplier sourcing and consortium development for infrastructure projects.
On 5 November, the Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the implementing provisions for Law No. 026-2026 on public procurement. The proposed framework focuses on transparent tendering, fair competition, accountability and more efficient public expenditure. No new compliance fee or regulatory implementation contract value was announced.
The changes may increase demand for procurement-law advisers, bid compliance specialists, contract auditors and governance consultants. HPC can connect companies with legal experts and help suppliers strengthen their public procurement procedures.
On 3 November, Mauritania signed two exploration and production-sharing contracts with US-based Murphy Oil covering offshore blocks C10 and Tiof. The agreements aim to revive offshore oil and gas exploration and attract international investment, but the financial terms, exploration work programme and committed investment amounts were not disclosed.
The agreements may generate future opportunities for energy-sector investors, project finance advisers, technical consultants and oilfield service companies. HPC can support corporate introductions, investment research and partnerships with relevant energy-sector stakeholders.
On 3 November, the Ministry of Economic Affairs presented the final results of the 2025–2026 Permanent Household Living Conditions Survey, conducted by ANSADE with the World Bank. The monetary poverty rate fell from 28.2% in 2019 to 25.7% in 2025, while extreme poverty declined from 12.8% to 11.2%. These are socioeconomic indicators, not project prices or investment amounts.
The survey creates opportunities for economic research firms, policy analysts, development consultants and organisations evaluating consumer demand and social investment. HPC can support market assessments, feasibility studies and data-driven business research.
Mauritania’s Public and Business Initiatives Create Demand for Strategic Communication
During 1–7 November, Mauritania announced new SME support measures, public procurement reforms and major infrastructure and training programmes. The €15 million KfW SME grant and the €4 million vocational training agreement are among the week’s disclosed financial commitments; no separate media or advertising budget was published.
These developments may create demand for corporate communications, public information campaigns, business-event promotion and stakeholder engagement. HPC can help agencies and communication consultants identify institutional clients and develop partnership opportunities.
Nouakchott’s Development Programme Includes Major Urban Construction Works
On 5 November, Mauritania outlined the second phase of its Nouakchott development programme, with approximately MRU 11.5 billion allocated over 16 months. Planned works include roads, public spaces, water and sanitation networks, schools and other urban facilities. No separate property development or land acquisition price was announced.
The programme may benefit construction companies, architects, engineering consultants, building-material suppliers and urban planning specialists. HPC can support project research, contractor partnerships and supplier sourcing for upcoming development works.
Mauritania Approves New Legal Framework to Promote SMEs and Entrepreneurship
On 6 November, the National Assembly passed a bill to promote and develop micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The 13-chapter legislation aims to improve access to finance and training, encourage entrepreneurship and reduce tax burdens for companies creating employment, particularly for young people and women. No dedicated startup grant amount or venture capital fund was announced.
The new framework may create opportunities for startups, business incubators, SME advisers, fintech providers and entrepreneurship training organisations. HPC can help emerging businesses prepare investment proposals, identify finance partners and build commercial networks.
On 5 November, the National Public Procurement Portal published a tender for the acquisition of IT equipment under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Programme (WARDIP). The submission deadline is 8 December 2026, and the published notice did not disclose the contract value.
The opportunity may interest IT hardware suppliers, systems integrators, public-sector technology consultants and digital infrastructure companies. HPC can support tender preparation, technology supplier sourcing and local partnership development.
A review of Mauritania-related announcements published between 1 and 7 November did not identify a sufficiently verified new hotel development, tourism concession or leisure-sector investment with a publicly disclosed project value. The week’s confirmed announcements were more focused on energy, mining, SME financing, vocational training and public infrastructure.
Tour operators, hotels, transport providers and hospitality investors can still explore opportunities linked to business travel and the country’s wider development activity. HPC can support tourism market research, local partner identification and commercial introductions.