INVEST IN MAURITANIA
Mauritania is a country of one million investment opportunities. Abundance and diversity of resources
The distinguished geo-strategic location of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania constitutes one of its most important economic capabilities, as it constitutes a meeting point and a transit bridge between Africa. North and south of the Sahara, and a station on the sea lines between the Middle East and West Africa, and it is a natural gateway for Africa towards Europe, which is only an hour away on the flight, in addition to its presence off the coast of the American continent on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, which is 5 hours of flight.
Since 2008, the country has witnessed profound transformations in the political, economic and social fields, which enabled it to launch the locomotive of development, after a package of serious political and economic reforms were put in place that enabled stability and peace and allowed for the improvement of major balances and the containment of inflation; During the last five years, the GDP has witnessed an average growth rate of more than 5%.
To maintain and improve the positive economic and social situation that has been achieved, the final touches are now being put to a strategic vision for development by 2030, which takes into account the challenges related to diversifying the economy, valuing resources, sustainable management of wealth and promoting growth to create more job opportunities; This future vision also places a special place for the private sector; It is seen as an engine for development and a growth, and as an effective factor in creating wealth and providing jobs. In this context, the state recently adopted a law encouraging investment, and also adopted a free zone in the economic capital, Nouadhibou, and the commercial law has been reviewed in order to provide more investment and guarantee for private investors.
It is expected that the important investment opportunities and advantages that the country possesses in sectors of high added value, such as energy, fishing, agriculture, animal development, food industries, minerals, and tourism, will advance the development process, emphasizing that Mauritania has become worthy and deserve the title of the country of the million-investment opportunity.