Mauritania public projects incur 34 billion MRO in late penalties
72 percent of 113 major public projects have exceeded deadlines, costing the state dearly.
Parliamentary group leader Ahmedou Ould M’Balla stated that late penalties for public projects in Mauritania have reached approximately 34 billion old ouguiyas. He reported on Monday that 81 out of 113 public projects, each exceeding 800 million old ouguiyas in funding, have passed their execution deadlines.
This delay affects about 72% of all such projects, according to Ould M’Balla. He explained that these delays not only harm citizens and hinder development but also impose extra financial burdens on the state through penalties and related costs.
Ould M’Balla suggested these funds could have built schools, health centers, or improved water and electricity supplies. He also noted that the delays could have funded job creation and improved living conditions for citizens.