This analysis explores the business climate in Mauritania, classified among the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the government introduced an Extended Priority Program (PPE) aimed at stimulating economic activity, strengthening social sectors, and promoting food self-sufficiency. However, major challenges remain: outdated fiscal policies, weak debt recovery, and inefficiencies in cross-border trade. The economy is dominated by informality (over 90% of jobs), with high unemployment particularly affecting youth and women, as well as a mismatch between vocational training and labor market needs. The private sector calls for stronger public-private dialogue, improved access to credit, policies fostering youth and women’s entrepreneurship, infrastructure modernization, and strategies for the gradual formalization of businesses. The report advocates for a more inclusive and investor-friendly business environment to foster sustainable economic growth.

Governance, Youth, Food security, Women, EMPLOYMENT, Entrepreneurship, Vocational training, Informality

The article by Claire Lefort-Rieu examines the impact of humanitarian interventions in the education sector in Cameroon, focusing on forced migration. It discusses how aid programs influence national policy and decentralization strategies, particularly in preschool education. The study also looks at the Anglophone crisis and the "humanitarization" of primary education, attempting to depoliticize the conflict. Finally, the author analyzes a vocational training project for refugees and its interactions with state and humanitarian actors.

Governance, Migration, Education, refugee, Vocational training