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Aïcha Vall Vergès represents one of the most influential political and administrative figures in Mauritania, having played a pivotal role in shaping the national landscape over the past decades. With her profound expertise and comprehensive strategic vision, she has leveraged her experience as a seasoned politician and high-level administrator to hold prominent positions. In doing so, she has made a decisive contribution to the formulation and implementation of public policies that have significantly impacted the country's development trajectory.
Aïcha Vall has held various high-level ministerial and administrative positions. She began her career as **Secretary of State for Information and Communication Technologies**, a sector requiring a deep mastery of technological and digital advancements. Her role was pivotal in the design and implementation of strategies aimed at modernizing the administrative framework and driving digital transformation within public institutions, with the goal of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering greater transparency within state structures.
Subsequently, she was appointed **Inspector General of the State**, transitioning into the domain of audit and public accountability. This position provided her with the opportunity to oversee meticulous inspection operations aimed at ensuring transparency in the use of public funds. This role represented a pivotal stage in her career, allowing her to gain additional expertise in managing financial and administrative structures at the highest levels.
She then served as **Minister of Social Affairs, Childhood, and Family**, where she distinguished herself by her ability to manage complex social issues through the adoption of strategies aimed at improving the conditions of the most vulnerable groups and directing development efforts towards women, children, and society as a whole. During this period, she led structural reforms in the social sector with the goal of enhancing social protection and raising the quality of care and services provided to these populations.
afterward, she was elected as a member of the **United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women**. Through this role at the United Nations, Aïcha Vall gained extensive experience on a continental level. This position provided her with the opportunity to interact with leaders and experts from across Africa, deepening her understanding of the common challenges faced by women in the region. It also enhanced her knowledge of how to address these challenges through regional and international policies.
In her most recent role, she held the position of **Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister**, where she played a central role in overseeing the implementation of the state's major policies. This position demands exceptional management skills, particularly in light of the current challenges facing the Mauritanian government.
She also served as **President of the National Committee for Women of the ruling party** for nine years, a period marked by significant achievements in political management. She actively contributed to the empowerment of women and their integration into political life, playing a key role in enhancing their presence across various sectors.
Additionally, she led the women's campaign in the 2019 elections, working to include all segments of society and ensure their equal representation in the campaign.
In the most recent presidential campaign, her office in "Hassi El-Bekkaï," in the Kiffa district, recorded the highest number of votes for the candidate, President Mohamed Cheikh El-Ghazouani, with a total of 1,770 votes.
Aïcha Vall is not just a skilled administrative figure, but also a seasoned politician with extensive social connections and significant influence within the political and economic circles of the country. Her strong support for President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani and her steadfast backing at a critical moment in his political journey further solidify her position as one of the key supporters of the president's reform and change agenda.
She is a model of leaders who combine experience and high competence, and there is hope for her role to be reactivated in the current phase. This period requires leaders with extensive experience to understand the complexities of both local and international realities and to steer development policies towards achieving tangible goals that benefit the country as a whole.
Written by: Mrs. Fatimetou Mint Abdallahi Translated by: El Hodh Information Agency
Social Activist
Nouakchott, October 8, 2024
