Research in Mauritania

Research in Mauritania is getting an impetus with various initiatives taken by the Mauritania Government. The literacy rate in Mauritania was not much high in the last decade. Previously, there were very few people in Mauritania who used to pursue higher studies and research works. However, now many bright scholars are pursuing higher studies and research in Mauritania.

Research in Mauritania comprises of research in human sciences and medical sciences, technical as well as social sciences. Research work gained momentum in the year 1974, when IMRS or the Institut Mauritanien de Recherche Scientifique was established to encourage various fields of Research of Mauritania. The aim of this institute was to conserve the Mauritanian cultural heritage.

Mauritania's research work has also achieved great height in the field of medical studies. Various scientific organizations are carrying out research on various diseases. Research is now being conducted to discover medicines and preventive measures to combat infectious diseases like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Many researchers are engaged in this work in order to eradicate this fatal disease. Research works are also being carried out on different tropical diseases.

Money for research work in Mauritania comes from various organizations in the country or from other foreign associations. These organizations try to foster research work in Mauritania.