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19 Sep 2024

Reviewing debt optimization strategies in Mauritania

Developing debt optimization strategies in Mauritania: 2nd workshop

To optimize debt strategies in Mauritania, ESCWA, the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), with the support of the Ministry of Finance, held a workshop to discuss the key findings and recommendations of the country paper “Public debt and debt optimization strategies for Mauritania”.
 
The workshop, held in Nouakchott on 17 September, gathered members of the National Committee on Debt, and representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Promotion of Productive Sectors, the Central Bank, and other relevant national authorities, who also delved into the proposed solutions to enhance fiscal space and financing development priorities while reducing risk of debt distress.
 
Participants worked as well on preparing a roadmap for developing the climate/SDGs debt swap programme toward financing sustainable development priorities of Mauritania.
 
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