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The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) is a special fund at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The Fund is dedicated to promoting socio-economic development and reducing poverty in the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. With a clear mission to lead innovative poverty reduction programs, ISFD focuses on developing partnerships that address the most pressing development challenges in IsDB member countries.
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ISFD is committed to addressing socio-economic challenges and improving the lives of people in our member countries. We target interventions with proven impact to eradicate poverty. We empower women and youth to drive economic growth, invest in human development to unlock individual potential, and support building resilient communities through access to education, healthcare, and clean energy.
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ISFD collaborates with member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) who contribute significantly to our capital. Through this strong sense of solidarity, we work together to fulfil the ISFD’s mission of alleviating poverty by empowering communities and promoting sustainable socio-economic development across the OIC least developed member countries.
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Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Country Overview

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania joined the IsDB in August 1974 as a founder member. The first IsDB operation in Mauritania was approved in December 06, 1977. Mauritania is an LDMC country where close to 33 % of the population is still poor. Poverty remains a predominantly rural phenomenon.

Mauritania is a vast country bordering the Sahara Desert. It gained independence in 1960 and has a population of over 3.9 million, mostly concentrated in urban areas like the capital, Nouakchott. Despite its size, much of Mauritania's land is desert, with only the southern region receiving regular rainfall.

Current Projects

In Mauritania, the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) has supported poverty reduction through various initiatives. The Fund has promoted access to clean energy via the Solar Rural Electrification Project. Additionally, ISFD invested in education with the Vocational Literacy Program for Poverty Reduction (VOLIP).

Furthermore, ISFD has supported healthcare through scholarships for ophthalmologists, AFAB Program, maternal and neonatal healthcare services, and programs to prevent and treat obstetric fistula.

4,900,000 Total ISFD Contributions

Energy

4,900,000

Solar Rural Electrification Project in Aftout Elchargui Zone