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The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) promotes economic and social growth across 21 Arab states through project financing and technical assistance. Established in 1968, it supports regional integration and sustainability. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), established in 1989, seeks to promote cooperation among North African states—Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia—despite political challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The EITI, launched in 2002, drives transparency in extractive industries across 50+ nations, uniting stakeholders to ensure resources benefit all. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
(LDCs) The world’s poorer countries.
Location: West Africa Official name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Nouakchott Population: 3.4 million / 9 people per sq mile (3 people per sq km) Total land area: 397,953 square miles (1,030,700 square km) Language(s) spoken: Hassaniyah Arabic (official language), Wolof, …