The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Mauritanian authorities have concluded a technical agreement on a new 42-month financial support program following a recent mission to Nouakchott.
According to Mission Chief Félix Fischer, the arrangement is designed to “help Mauritania meet its financing needs, preserve its macroeconomic stability, and implement its National Development Plan.”
The program is expected to unlock approximately $88.2 million in fresh financing. It also includes over $90 million earmarked for final reviews under existing arrangements, pending approval by the IMF Executive Board.
On the economic outlook, Mauritania’s growth trajectory remains resilient, with projections of 4.8% in 2026, largely driven by the extractive sector. However, the Fund notes a moderation in non-mining activity, attributed in part to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. To safeguard these macroeconomic gains, the IMF has called for sustained structural reforms, with particular emphasis on strengthening transparency and governance frameworks.
Fischer stressed that “the effective implementation of the asset declaration law and the swift appointment of the members of the Board of Directors of the new Anti-Corruption Authority are essential” to reinforcing institutional integrity and the rule of law. The agreement now awaits final endorsement by the IMF Executive Board.
