Digital Economy & Financial Services
Mauritania is expanding its digital infrastructure and modernizing its payment ecosystem, with ongoing initiatives in fiber connectivity, digital payments, financial inclusion, and public-sector digitalization. Investment potential varies by subsector, regulatory requirements, market demand, and project structure.
Key Digital Economy & Financial Services Opportunities
Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity
Mauritania continues to expand its broadband and fiber-optic infrastructure, creating potential opportunities across connectivity, network infrastructure, data services, and related digital solutions. Opportunities depend on licensing, regulation, infrastructure access, and market demand.
Fintech & Digital Payments
Mauritania’s payment ecosystem is undergoing modernization, supported by a national strategy promoting digital payments, financial innovation, and the development of fintech services. Market entry remains subject to Central Bank regulation, licensing requirements, and applicable payment legislation
Financial Inclusion & Digital Services
Digital financial services can help extend access to payments and financial products beyond traditional banking channels, particularly for underserved populations and businesses. Opportunities may include technology, payment infrastructure, distribution, and supporting financial services within the applicable regulatory framework.
Key Digital Initiatives & Infrastructure
West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP)
A World Bank-supported regional program advancing Mauritania’s digital transformation through expanded broadband infrastructure, regional connectivity, digital public services, and an enabling environment for private-sector participation in the digital economy.
National Digital Payment Strategy (2023-2028)
A Central Bank of Mauritania strategy aimed at developing a modern, accessible, affordable, and secure digital payment ecosystem while supporting financial innovation and broader use of digital financial services.
National Fiber-Optic Backbone
Mauritania has developed a national fiber-optic backbone connecting major cities and supporting broadband expansion, with additional infrastructure development aimed at extending connectivity to underserved areas and strengthening national and regional links.
Selected Digital & Financial Institutions
Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM)
Mauritania’s central bank regulates and supervises the financial sector while leading national initiatives in digital payments, financial inclusion, payment-system modernization, and fintech development.
GIMTEL
Mauritania’s interbank electronic payments group, providing shared infrastructure for card processing, payment acceptance, and interoperability across participating banks and digital payment services.
Moov Money Mauritania
A digital financial services provider in Mauritania offering mobile money services, including payments and money transfers, through its digital platform and agent network.
GPIS Support for Digital Economy & Financial Services Investors
GPIS supports investors exploring Mauritania’s digital and financial sectors by providing local market insight, practical market-entry guidance, and coordination with relevant institutions and potential local partners. Support is tailored to the project and does not replace legal, financial, technical, or regulatory due diligence.
References
1. World Bank — Digital Transformation for Africa / Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP)
2. Central Bank of Mauritania (BCM) — National Digital Payments Strategy (SNPN) 2023-2028
3. Ministry of Digital Transformation — National Fibre-Optic Backbone & Digital Infrastructure
4. GIMTEL — Interbank Electronic Payment & Transactions Infrastructure
5. Moov Money Mauritania — Digital Payment Services
6. World Bank — Mauritania Digital Economy Country Assessment (2025)
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