Is Mauritania transforming its education system?

Engaged in transforming its educational system but still far from offering education for all, Mauritania assesses the state of its education in a new sector analysis report conducted with IIEP-UNESCO Dakar.

How can Mauritania improve education?

To address these deficiencies, public spending on education must be maintained at a high level. Mauritania must also have tools to prepare and act, strengthening its Education Administration and Management Information System (SIRAGE) to better track gender equality, equity, inclusivity, and the impacts of climate variability on schools.

Does Mauritania have a new national education system development program (pndse III)?

In this regard, Mauritania has adopted a new National Education System Development Program (PNDSE III), covering the period 2023-2030.

Is Mauritania ready for universal education?

Despite some progress, partly due to increased total education expenditures, Mauritania is still far from universal enrollment. "The primary completion rate has not yet reached 70%, far from the SDG 2030 targets," emphasizes Thomas Poirier, Senior Policy Analyst at IIEP-UNESCO Dakar.

Should Mauritania invest in preschool education?

"Mauritania must also invest in preschool education; propose a smoother transition between the fundamental cycle and secondary cycle since middle school now constitutes the basic education and make efforts on girls' secondary education enrollment," lists Thomas Poirier.

What is Mauritania's primary goal?

In this context, Mauritania's primary goal, Thomas Poirier recalls, must be "to ensure that children go to school and stay there, combating the factors of school abandonment, especially during the primary cycle."