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The World Bank In Mauritania

The World Bank is supporting the government improve living standards through the following areas: mining and energy, rural development, urban development and more.

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EDUCATION | Aug 29, 2017

SCHOOL INSTEAD OF MARRIAGE

Child marriage not only puts a stop to girls' hopes and dreams. It also hampers efforts to end poverty.

Monitoring Progress in Policy

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EMPLOYMENT

Not So Fishy Business

Fisheries make up 5% of GDP and employ a lot of women. More skills as fishmongers may get them broader markets and better credit.

Mauritania At-A-Glance

Mauritania is a mostly desert country, such that only 0.5% of the land is considered arable. The country has a population of about 4.1 million people, and the density of 3.9 inhabitants per square kilometer makes it the fourth least densely populated country in the whole of Africa. Political Context Independent from France since 1960, Mauritania enjoyed political stability until a...

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