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Country	Pillar	Factor	Framework title	Project cycle	Enforcement practice	Approval body	Approval requirements	Approval timeline	Approval cost	Key provisions	Watch developments
Mauritania	Environmental	Material sourcing (Rationale: much of the emissions for minigrids come from the supply chain such as material sourcing and transportation so it would be good to include them for assessment.)	1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)2. Code des Marchés Publics Durables3. Investment Code (2024 Reform)4. Renewable Energy Investment Framework View source - ESIA required for infrastructure projects with environmental impact- Public procurement must consider sustainability (social, environmental, economic)- Investment Code offers incentives for renewable energy and sustainable sourcing- Renewable energy law under development to regulate partnerships and exemptions	Procurement through Construction	Standard customs enforcement	MEDD for ESIA- ARMP for procurement- APIM for Investment certification- Customs Authority for import approvals	N/A	Standard customs processing times	Standard import duties plus customs fees	Standard customs procedures for imported equipment	No specific renewable energy incentives identified
Mauritania	Social	Slavery	Constitutional and legal provisions against slavery View source Slavery prohibited by constitution and law	All phases with continuous oversight	Government enforcement with international monitoring	Law enforcement, courts	N/A	Ongoing monitoring required	No fees - government enforcement	Constitutional prohibition of slavery	Ongoing enforcement efforts
Mauritania	Environmental	Others	Cross-sectoral environmental policies View source Cross-cutting environmental and climate requirements	All project phases	Variable depending on sector and international involvement	Coordinated application to relevant ministries	N/A	Varies by requirement	Various compliance fees	Climate adaptation, environmental protection, sustainable development	Various environmental frameworks being updated
Mauritania	Environmental	ESIA	Decree 2004-094 du 4 novembre 2004 relatif à l'Évaluation d'Impact Environnemental, modifié par Décret 2007-105 du 13 avril 2007 View source Category A projects subject to full EIA, Category B projects subject to Environmental Impact Notice	All project phases	DCE approval required, scoping meeting convened by Ministry	DCE (Direction de Contrôle Environnemental)	N/A	Process steps defined but timeline not specified	Fees not disclosed in official sources	Assessment of direct, indirect and cumulative impacts, public consultation required	Decree 2007-105 amended the original 2004 decree
Mauritania	Social	Community consent	EIA public consultation requirements View source Public consultation required as part of EIA process	EIA process with community engagement	Environmental permit requires public consultation	Environmental Assessment Department	N/A	Within EIA timeline	Integrated within EIA process fees	Mandatory public consultation, community participation in environmental assessment	Public consultation procedures established in EIA framework
Mauritania	Social	Customer relations & consumer protection	Electricity sector regulation View source Service quality standards for electricity providers	Operations with continuous monitoring	Developing regulatory capacity	Regulatory authority	N/A	Ongoing regulatory oversight	Regulatory fees not published	Consumer protection protocols for electricity services	Regulatory framework development ongoing
Mauritania	Environmental	Solid waste & operational pollution	Environmental Code pollution control provisions View source Waste management and pollution control measures required	Construction through Operations	Limited enforcement capacity noted	Local authorities with Ministry oversight	N/A	Varies by municipality	Municipal fees vary by location	Pollution control and waste management protocols	Framework exists but implementation limited
Mauritania	Environmental	End of life management	Environmental Code provisions for waste management View source Waste management included in environmental assessment requirements	Construction through Decommissioning	Ministry oversight	Ministry in charge of the environment	N/A	Integrated within EIA process	No separate fee structure identified	Environmental management plan requirements	Framework exists but limited detail
Mauritania	Social	Employment & labour relations	Labour Code (Code du Travail) View source Written contracts recommended, 48-hour workweek, probationary period 3-6 months	Construction through Operations	Labour inspection system exists	Labour Inspection	N/A	Standard processing applies	Registration fees not specified in sources	Maximum 48 hours per week, overtime compensation, probationary periods	Labour framework established
Mauritania	Social	Child labour	Labour Code child protection provisions View source Child protection measures included in labour law	All project phases	Labour inspection oversight	Labour Inspection	N/A	Immediate compliance required	No fees - government funded	Child labour protection provisions	Framework in place
Mauritania	Social	Occupational health & safety	Labour Code health and safety provisions View source Workplace safety requirements	All phases with construction emphasis	Labour inspection enforcement	Labour Safety Division	N/A	Pre-operation compliance required	Inspection fees not specified in sources	Worker safety and health protections	Safety framework exists
Mauritania	Social	Community land use	Land governance and housing rights issues View source Community consultation required, customary land rights recognition	Feasibility through Preparation	Mixed enforcement - challenges with administrative procedures	Local government, traditional authorities	N/A	Lengthy negotiation periods reported	Compensation based on land value plus process fees	Limited access to land information, distrust of procedures, frequent evictions without compensation	Land governance reforms under discussion
Mauritania	Environmental	Land use changes	Land use permit system View source Land use permit (lettre d'attribution du terrain) required for development	Feasibility through Design	Multiple agency coordination required	Multiple agencies including Land Registry, Urban Planning	N/A	30 days for building permit after approvals	Property-based fees plus administrative charges	Multi-agency approval process including fire safety, urban planning, utilities	Process involves multiple agencies with coordination
Mauritania	Environmental	Deforestation	Loi n° 2000-045 du 26 juillet 2000 portant Code de l'Environnement View source Limited forest clearing requirements due to 80-85% arid land	Design through Construction if applicable	Limited forest enforcement needed	Ministry of Environment	N/A	Case-by-case basis	Minimal forest areas - limited application	Desert ecosystem protection focus	Desert restoration programs more relevant
Mauritania	Environmental	Emission regulations	Loi n° 2000-045 du 26 juillet 2000 portant Code de l'Environnement View source Activities with potential harmful impact on fauna and flora need preliminary authorization from Ministry of Environment	All project phases	Ministry defines authorization procedures	Ministry in charge of the environment	N/A	Timeline not specified in law	Fees not published in official sources	Fight against pollution and nuisances, improvement and protection of living environment	Code contains provisions on Environmental Impact Assessment
Mauritania	Environmental	Environmental disaster management/business continuity plan (Rationale: minigrids are prone to physical climate risks such as extreme heat and given its fundamental infrastructure status in society, some countries may have policies on disaster management in response to unexpected events such as natural disasters. For example, it may require the infrastructure to be able to operate/perform at a given level of risk or incident frequency.)	National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) View source Climate risk assessment and adaptation measures for critical infrastructure	Design through Operations	Limited except for major infrastructure	National climate adaptation authorities	N/A	Within EIA process timeline	Integrated within EIA - no separate fee	Climate resilience measures, drought and heat adaptation	NAPA provides framework for climate adaptation
Mauritania	Environmental	Wildlife	National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan View source 25 Key Biodiversity Areas identified, protected area coverage required	Pre-feasibility through Construction	Limited to protected areas - 13.9% mean coverage of KBAs	Biodiversity Conservation authorities	N/A	Within EIA timeline	Integrated within EIA process	Protection of endangered species like addax antelope, fennec fox	Diawling National Park expansion from 16,000 to 56,000 hectares planned
Mauritania	Social	Others..	Social protection and cross-cutting policies View source Social protection alignment, anti-discrimination measures	All project phases	Improving for internationally-funded projects	Coordinated social ministries	N/A	Timeline varies by requirement	Various compliance fees depending on requirements	Social inclusion requirements, protection of vulnerable populations	Social protection frameworks being developed
Mauritania	Social	Agent safety and security (Rationale: this may fall under occupational H&S but given the sunking incidents, we thought it would be good to make it more explicit.)	Workplace safety and security framework View source Comprehensive worker safety protocols, site security requirements	Operations with particular attention to remote locations	Coordination between agencies varies by location	Multiple agencies coordination	N/A	Security clearance and ongoing assessment required	Security costs vary by location and risk assessment	Comprehensive security protocols, incident response capabilities	Security framework established

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