• Mauritania launched the digital platform “Mourchid” to centralize public employment, training and entrepreneurship programs for young people.

• The government aims to improve access to youth opportunities as unemployment among 15–24-year-olds stands at 22.9% in 2025, compared with an overall unemployment rate of 14.7%.

• Authorities plan to expand the platform into a single digital entry point for all youth-focused public services.

Mauritania has launched a new digital platform, Mourchid, to improve young people's access to public employment, vocational training and entrepreneurship support programs as the government seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of its youth employment policies.

Mohamed Abdallahi Ould Louly, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports and Civic Service, presented the initiative on Friday, June 26. The launch forms part of the government's broader strategy to digitalize public services and simplify access to employment opportunities for young Mauritanians.

Centralizing Youth Employment Services

The government designed Mourchid as a 24/7 online platform that users can access from any internet-connected device. The platform centralizes all programs managed by the ministry to increase their visibility and simplify access to information for beneficiaries.

According to the minister, "Mourchid" serves not only as an administrative portal but also as a guidance tool that helps young people build their professional and social careers. He said the platform aligns with the Mauritanian government's vision of placing youth at the center of the country's national development agenda.

The platform provides information on financing programs, employment and training opportunities, and several targeted initiatives. These initiatives include support programs for young talent, content creation competitions and recruitment programs for the public sector.

Addressing a Structural Youth Employment Challenge

The launch comes as Mauritania continues to face persistent challenges in integrating young people into the labor market.

The youth unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 stands at 22.9% in 2025, according to data compiled by the World Bank using International Labour Organization (ILO) modelled estimates. By comparison, the country's overall unemployment rate stands at 14.7%, highlighting a structural imbalance that disproportionately affects young job seekers.

Against this backdrop, the government has increasingly relied on the digitalization of employment services to improve information flows, reduce administrative barriers and strengthen the effectiveness of existing labor market programs.

A Tool for Inclusion and Centralized Opportunities

The government designed Mourchid to serve a broad range of young people, including students seeking training opportunities, recent graduates looking for their first jobs, entrepreneurs in rural areas and young people involved in creative industries or volunteer activities.

Authorities describe the platform as a centralized gateway that reduces the fragmentation of public youth programs while improving their accessibility. They also plan to add new services gradually so that Mourchid becomes the single entry point for all government initiatives targeting Mauritanian youth.

Samira Njoya