The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve the living standards for the people in Mauritania. As of September 2009, the World Bank had approved a total of 86 credits and grants for Mauritania for a total of approximately US$1.14 billion. The Bank’s current portfolio consists of 17 national and regional projects supporting rural development, urban development, education and health, among others, and representing US$413 million in commitments from International Development Association (IDA), of which US$175 million is undisbursed. World Bank operations are in the following areas: - mining and energy
- rural development
- social sector operations
- urban development
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