United States Department of State

Mauritania United States Department of State

Historically, Mauritania has been relatively open to foreign direct investment, especially in the fishing, mining, and hydrocarbon sectors. The current government, first elected in July 2009 and then re-elected in June 2014, has prioritized recruiting foreign investment in these sectors. It is working closely with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the international donor community to improve basic infrastructure and to update laws and regulations. Worldwide indices have consistently ranked Mauritania among the most corrupt business environments over the past several years.