Eco-development (EcoDev)

Eco-development (Ecodev) is an association under Mauritanian law committed to the development of its country. To this end, it is involved in any initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of the populations. The association also contributes to the protection of natural resources and the environment. So they participate in the implementation of local development projects, food security and environmental protection or promotion of access to basic services (electrification, sanitation, waste management ...); in several regions of Mauritania. After more than 10 years of existence, they benefit from recognized know-how in different development sectors. Their expertise is based on taking into account the priority needs of vulnerable populations and supporting their active participation in taking charge of their development. In their projects, they systematically include capacity building of local actors in order to guarantee the sustainability of actions. Key figures Ecodev was created in 1999 An antenna in Kaédi was created in 2003 and in 2005 it was the turn of the antenna in Kiffa. In 2010, Ecodev had 65 members and 40 employees. Ecodev has implemented 113 projects since its creation. The NGO is a partner of 15 Mauritanian municipalities.