Mauritania and France Sign €4 Million Vocational Training Agreement

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.