Core Insights - The Mauritanian government has adopted a "budget-project" approach for fiscal management, enhancing transparency and accountability in budget execution [1] - The 2026 fiscal revenue is projected to reach 128.79 billion Ouguiya, a 10.11% increase from the revised 2025 budget of 116.96 billion Ouguiya [1] - Fiscal expenditure is expected to be 132.18 billion Ouguiya, reflecting a 10.96% increase from 119.12 billion Ouguiya in 2025 [1] - The national economic growth rate for 2026 is anticipated to be 5.1%, up from 4.1% in 2025, driven by increased natural gas production and investments in infrastructure and social projects [1] - Inflation is projected to be around 2% [1] - The government plans to allocate approximately 7 billion Ouguiya for social development projects, including urban development in Nouakchott, medical equipment procurement, employment support, and improving teacher housing [1] - The government is addressing rising prices by promoting local production, achieving self-sufficiency in rice, and significantly increasing vegetable cultivation [1]