Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania under Article 96 of the revised Cotonou Agreement
Date: 2006-04-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Mauritania, agreement (EU), aid system, cooperation agreement, democratisation, human rights, rule of law

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 10.4.2006 
COM(2006) 166 final 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania 
under Article 96 of the revised Cotonou Agreement 

(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

On  29  November  2005  the  European  Union  decided  to  open  consultations  with  the  Islamic 
Republic  of  Mauritania  under  Article  96  of  the  revised  Cotonou  Agreement.  This  decision 
was taken because the coup d’Etat that took place in Mauritania on 3 August 2005 constituted 
a  violation  of  two  of  the  essential  elements  listed  in  Article  9  of  the  revised  Cotonou 
Agreement (respect for democratic principles and the rule of law). After preliminary contacts 
between  the  different  parties,  the  consultations  began  on  30 November  2005.  The  EU  was 
thus able to satisfy Mauritania’s desire for dialogue to begin as soon as possible. 

The opening meeting was cordial and constructive, and was attended by representatives from 
Mauritanian  political  parties  and  civil  society,  who  were  given  the  opportunity  to  air  their 
points  of  view.  A  group  of  ambassadors  from  ACP  countries  also  took  part  in  the 
consultations. Mauritania gave a presentation on developments in the country’s situation since 
the coup of 3 August, and on the authorities’ programme for the transition period. 

Mauritania  gave  23  undertakings  at  the  meeting,  in  the  areas  of  respect  for  democratic 
principles,  fundamental  freedoms  and  rights,  the  rule  of  law  and  good  governance.  Briefly, 
these undertakings entailed: 

–  Holding  free  and  transparent  local,  parliamentary,  senatorial  and  presidential  elections 
during the transition period, and a referendum on certain changes to the Constitution. The 
changes  are  intended  to  introduce  a  system  of  alternating  political  power  and  repeal  the 
measures that enabled laws contrary to constitutional principles to be applied. 

–  Establishing  electoral  rolls,  publishing  them  on  the  Internet  and,  in  the  event  of  any 
dispute,  guaranteeing  a  right  of  appeal  either  to  the  National  Independent  Electoral 
Commission (CENI) or to the courts. 

–  Making it possible to change the electoral system and the size of constituencies to ensure 
that  the  number  of  elected  members  is  more  commensurate  with  the  population  of  each 
constituency. 

–  Guaranteeing all citizens the full enjoyment of their fundamental rights and freedoms, as 

set down in the Constitution.  

–  Ensuring that the principle of pluralism will be respected in the audiovisual sector, and that 
the press law will be revised. The interim authorities have also given an undertaking not to 
apply the censorship measures which are still in force in the lead-up to the revision. 

–  Initiating the process to establish an Independent National Commission for Human Rights, 
facilitating  the  return  of  refugees  of  proven  Mauritanian  origin  and  implementing  any 
measures necessary for the reinstatement of their rights. 

–  Taking  all  measures  necessary  for  the  effective  implementation  of  the  legislation 
prohibiting  slavery  and  ensuring  the  appropriate  treatment  of  all  problems  arising  from 
slavery and its damaging social consequences.  

–  Implementing a reform of the justice sector through the compilation, revision and updating 
of existing legal texts and regulations, and by prioritising the training of sitting judges, and, 
in the future, the recruitment conditions for new magistrates. 

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–  Ongoing methods of governance, and developing a national strategy to fight corruption. 

–  Accepting  and  applying  of  the  principles  of  the  Extractive  Industries  Transparency 

Initiative (EITI). 

–  Boosting the State Inspectorate-General and strengthening the Court of Audit. 

A further undertaking was also given regarding monitoring and reporting. 

If the transitional government respects these undertakings, constitutional democracy will have 
been  restored  by  the  end  of  May  2007  at  the  latest,  after  the  new  democratically  elected 
bodies are in place. Under these conditions, the armed  forces  and  the  security  forces  would 
return to the roles they are allocated in the Constitution and in law, and would refrain from 
any involvement in the political life of the country.  

The EU was pleased to note that Mauritania had confirmed the undertakings made by the new 
authorities since 3 August 2005 regarding the transition period and the return to constitutional 
order.  It  also  noted  that  other  points  of  consensus  that  had  emerged  from  the  October  2005 
national  consultation  workshops  had  been  adopted  by  Mauritania,  which  had  proposed 
positive steps regarding the implementation of all its undertakings. 

In  the  spirit  of  partnership  that  underlies  the  Cotonou  Agreement,  and  in  view  of  the 
undertakings  made  by  Mauritania,  the  EU  expressed  its  readiness  to  support  the  process  of 
transition.  In  particular,  the  EU  will  continue  and  step  up  dialogue  to  ensure  the  swiftest 
possible  return  to  democracy  and  the  rule  of  law,  which  are  a  prerequisite  for  the  complete 
normalisation of cooperation relations with Mauritania. The dialogue will be conducted in the 
hope of contributing to the establishment of a durable constitutional order that will bring the 
country the stability it needs to ensure its sustainable development. 

The EU has stated its preparedness to monitor developments very closely, on the basis of the 
reports Mauritania will provide on the performance of its undertakings. It will check whether 
these  are  carried  out  and  that  measures  are  adopted  to  ensure  transparent  and  democratic 
parliamentary elections in November 2006 and presidential elections in March 2007.  

When  the  consultations  opened,  Mauritania  undertook  to  provide  the  EU  with  a  progress 
report  in  mid-January  2006.  The  report  was  submitted  on  time.  It  includes  a  detailed 
description  of  the  status  of  implementation  of  the  undertakings  made  at  the  opening  of  the 
Article 96 consultations, and demonstrates that steady progress has been made so far. It also 
makes  clear  that  the  indicative  timetables  established  in  the  different  areas  have  been 
respected. 

At  the  conclusion  of  the  consultations,  in  view  of  the  initiatives  witnessed  thus  far  and  the 
implementation  timetable  for  measures  still  to  be  put  in  hand,  the  Commission  proposes  to 
adopt appropriate measures under Article 96(2)(c) of the revised Cotonou  Agreement  as  set 
out  in  the  attached  Decision.  The  measures  are  proposed  with  a  view  to  underpinning  the 
process of transition, which is acknowledged to have delivered progress, while motivating the 
government to consolidate the progress of the undertakings concerning democratisation. 

An enhanced political dialogue will be conducted with the Mauritanian government over an 
18-month  monitoring  period  in  order  to  ensure  that  it  continues  on  the  path  mapped  out 
towards democracy and the rule of law and pursues and consolidates its efforts in the field of 

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human rights and fundamental freedoms and good governance. This dialogue will involve the 
EU Presidency and the European Commission and six-monthly evaluations will be carried out 
over the monitoring period. 

If implementation of the Mauritanian authorities' undertakings speeds up, or on the contrary 
breaks down, the EU reserves the right to adjust the appropriate measures by means of a new 
Council decision amending the one proposed here.  

In  view  of  the  above,  and  in  accordance  with  Articles  9  and  96  of  the  revised  Cotonou 
Agreement,  the  Commission  proposes  that  the  Council  conclude  the  consultations  with  the 
Islamic Republic of Mauritania and adopt the attached Decision. 

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Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania 
under Article 96 of the revised Cotonou Agreement 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 

Having  regard  to  the  ACP-EC  Partnership  Agreement  signed  in  Cotonou  on  23  June  20001 
and revised in Brussels on 25 June 20052, and in particular, Article 96 thereof, 

Having  regard  to  the  Internal  Agreement  on  measures  to  be  taken  and  procedures  to  be 
followed  for  the  implementation  of  the  ACP-EC  Partnership  Agreement3,  and  in  particular 
Article 3 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas:  

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

The  essential  elements  referred  to  in  Article  9  of  the  Cotonou  Agreement  have  been 
violated. 

On  30  November  2005,  pursuant  to  Article  96  of  the  Cotonou  Agreement, 
consultations  started  with  the  ACP  countries and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania 
during  which  the  Mauritanian  authorities  gave  specific  undertakings  designed  to 
remedy problems identified by the European Union and to implement them during a 
period of intensive dialogue lasting 120 days. 

At the conclusion of this period some substantive initiatives have been taken in respect 
of  some  of  the  undertakings  referred  to  above,  and  some  undertakings  have  been 
fulfilled; nevertheless several important measures concerning essential elements of the 
Cotonou Agreement have yet to be implemented, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Consultations  with  the  Islamic  Republic  of  Mauritania  under  Article  96  of  the  Cotonou 
Agreement are hereby concluded. 

Article 1 

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OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3. 
OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4. 
OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376. 

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The measures set out in the annexed letter are hereby adopted as appropriate measures under 
Article 96(2)(c) of the Cotonou Agreement. 

Article 2 

Article 3 

This  Decision  shall  enter  into  force  on  the  day  of  its  adoption.  It  shall  be  published  in  the 
Official Journal of the European Union. 

It  shall  be  valid  for  18  months  from  the  date  of  its  adoption  by  the  Council.  It  shall  be 
reviewed regularly at least once every six months. 

Done at Brussels, […] 

For the Council 
The President 

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ANNEX 

Draft letter 

Dear Prime Minister, 

The  European  Union  attaches  great  importance  to  the  provisions  of  Article  9  of  the  revised 
Cotonou  Agreement.  The  ACP-EU  partnership  is  founded  on  respect  for  human  rights, 
democratic principles and the rule of law; these are essential elements of the Agreement and 
thus form the basis for relations between us. 

In  its  statement  of  3  August  2005  on  the  coup  in  Mauritania,  the  EU  reiterated  its 
condemnation  of  all  attempts  to  seize  power  by  force,  and  called  for  respect  for  democracy 
and a return to constitutional order.  

Under Article 96 of the revised Cotonou Agreement, and considering that the coup d’Etat that 
took place on 3 August 2005 constituted a violation of certain essential elements listed in that 
Article, the EU invited Mauritania to consultations in order, as provided for in the Agreement, 
to study the situation in depth and, where necessary, take steps to remedy it. 

These consultations began in Brussels on 30 November 2005. Mauritania gave a presentation 
based on a memorandum dated 24 November 2005 on developments in the country’s situation 
since the coup of 3 August, and on the authorities’ programme for the transitional period. 

For its part, the EU was pleased to note that Mauritania had already confirmed a number of 
undertakings  it  had  previously  given,  and  had  proposed  positive  steps  regarding  their 
implementation.  

As  noted  below,  Mauritania  gave  23  specific  undertakings  at  the  meeting,  in  the  areas  of 
respect for democratic principles, fundamental freedoms and rights, the rule of law and good 
governance. The country also promised to provide the EU with a report on the implementation 
of  these  undertakings  by  mid-January  2006,  to  be  followed  by  regular  quarterly  reports  on 
developments in the situation. 

The  report  submitted  in  mid-January  allowed  the  EU  to  conclude  that  steady  progress  had 
been made. In addition to the progress already noted at the opening of consultations, a number 
of changes have been observed, particularly regarding: 

–  defining  the  procedures  for  the  administrative  survey  for  electoral  purposes,  to  compile 

electoral rolls that are reliable and transparent; 

–  the adoption by the Council of Ministers of the draft law on Constitutional amendments to 

be submitted to a referendum; 

–  the appointment of new Walis (regional governors) and Hakems (prefects), and a circular 
sent  to  local  and  regional  authorities  when  they  take  office  about  the  neutrality  of  the 
central and territorial administration; 

–  the development of a programme to raise awareness of civic issues and instil civic values, 
and the launch of a civic awareness campaign attended by the government authorities, the 

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National  Independent  Electoral  Commission,  political  parties,  civil  society  organisations 
and the press; 

–  the creation of a working party under the Justice Minister to verify the constitutionality of 

texts on democratic freedoms and rights, and to make any proposals necessary; 

–  the  establishing  by  decree  and  the  setting  up  of  a  National  Consultative  Commission  for 

the reform of the press and the audiovisual sector; 

–  the organisation of  a workshop  on  the creation  of  a  National  Independent  Human  Rights 

Commission; 

–  circulars  sent  by  the  Justice  Ministry  and  the  Ministry  of  the  Interior  to  the  prosecution 
service  and  the  territorial  administration  authorities  asking  them  to  seek,  detect  and 
prosecute any cases that might involve the direct or indirect exploitation of persons; 

–  the adoption  by the Council of  Ministers  of draft ordinances  authorising accession to the 
UN  Convention  against  Corruption,  and  authorising  the  ratification  of  the  African 
Convention against Corruption; 

–  the  creation  of  a  temporary  committee  to  monitor  the  application  of  the  Extractive 
Industries  Transparency  Initiative  (EITI),  and  the  adoption  of  a  draft  decree  on  the 
creation, organisation and workings of the National EITI Committee. 

The initiatives introduced by the transitional authorities will undoubtedly help strengthen the 
respect for democratic principles, fundamental freedoms and rights, the rule of law and good 
governance  in  your  country.  However,  most  of  the  undertakings  made  at  the  outset  of  the 
consultations  will  be  implemented  over  an  extended  period,  and  it  will  be  necessary  to 
monitor their implementation over time. 

In this connection, the EU is anxious that the implementation of substantive measures should 
continue, in particular through: 

–  the organisation and holding of free and transparent elections using electoral rolls that are 
reliable and complete, using electoral systems and constituency weightings that are fair and 
agreed with the political parties; 

–  respect for pluralism in the audiovisual sector, and, in particular, the creation of free radio 

stations outside cities, and the revision of the press law; 

–  promoting  human  rights,  especially  through  continued  efforts  to  create  a  national 
independent human rights commission, the return  of refugees and the restoration of their 
rights; 

–  application  of  the  laws  banning  slavery  and  promising  appropriate  treatment  for  all 

problems arising from this evil; 

–  reform of the justice system; 

–  continued  improvements  in  governance,  including  the  publication  of  updated  economic 

and budgetary statistical data; 

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–  effective implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in the mining 
and hydrocarbon sectors and the application of the same good governance principles in the 
other natural resource sectors, in particular, as regards fisheries. 

In  the  spirit  of  partnership  that  underlies  the  Cotonou  Agreement,  the  EU  expressed  its 
readiness  to  support  implementation  of  Mauritania’s  undertakings.  In  follow-up  to  the 
consultations, and in view of the undertakings given thus far and the measures still to be put 
in hand, the Commission proposes to adopt the following appropriate measures under Article 
96(2)(c) of the revised Cotonou Agreement: 

–  cooperation activities under way under the 9th EDF and its predecessors will continue, on 

condition that the special conditions of the Financing Agreements are observed; 

–  preparation  and  implementation  of  the  institutional  support  projects  bolstering  the 
transition  process,  whose  launch  was  decided  when  the  consultations  opened,  will 
continue; 

–  preparation  and  implementation  of  the  measures  envisaged  under  the  9th  EDF  and  its 

predecessors in other areas of Community cooperation will also continue; 

–  programming activities for the 10th EDF will be launched in accordance with the timetable 
drawn up by the relevant Commission departments. Closure of the different stages in the 
programming  process  will  be  conditional  on  the  holding  of  the  referendum  on  the 
constitution  and  the  planned  elections  under  satisfactory  conditions  and  within  the 
timescale fixed by the transitional authorities; 

–  The 10th EDF Country Strategy Paper for Mauritania cannot be signed before confirmation 
that the country has effectively returned to a constitutional order after free and transparent 
presidential  and  parliamentary  elections  have  led  to  new  democratically  elected  bodies 
taking office.  

The  EU  Presidency  and  the  European  Commission  will  carry  out  regular  joint  reviews,  the 
first of which will take place within the next six months. 

The  European  Union  will  continue  to  follow  closely  the  situation  in  Mauritania.  Under 
Article 8  of  the  Cotonou  Agreement,  an  enhanced  political  dialogue  will  be  conducted  with 
your government over an 18-month monitoring period to ensure the restoration of democracy 
and the rule of law, notably through the holding of free and transparent local, parliamentary, 
senatorial  and  presidential  elections,  and  a  strengthening  of  respect  for  human  rights  and 
fundamental freedoms. 

If implementation of the Mauritanian authorities' undertakings speeds up, or on the contrary 
breaks down, the EU reserves the right to adjust the appropriate measures. 

I have the honour to be, Sir, yours faithfully, 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Commission 

For the Council 

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ANNEXE À L’ANNEXE 

Engagements de la République Islamique de Mauritanie 

A. Respect des Principes Démocratiques 

Engagement Nº 1 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à réaliser les scrutins électoraux prévus pour la période 
de  transition  dans  les  meilleurs  délais  et,  en  tout  état  de  cause  jusqu’à  fin  mars  2007.  Les 
autorités de transition s’engagent à installer les nouveaux organes élus à la fin mai 2007 au 
plus tard. 

Engagement Nº 2 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  soumettre  à  referendum  en  juin  2006  des 
modifications à la Constitution pour rendre possible l’alternance politique et pour abroger les 
dispositions  qui  permettaient  l’application  de  lois  qui  vont  à  l’encontre  des  principes 
constitutionnels. 

Engagement Nº 3 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  garantir  la  neutralité  des  membres  du  CMJD,  du 
Gouvernement,  de  l’administration  centrale  et  territoriale  et  de  la  magistrature  pendant  les 
processus électoraux qui auront lieu pendant la période de transition. 

Engagement Nº 4 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  définir,  avant  fin  mars  2006,  des  mécanismes 
équitables de financement des partis politiques et d’encadrement des campagnes électorales. 
De nouvelles règles garantissant le libre accès des partis et candidats aux media publics seront 
aussi établies avant fin juillet 2006. 

Engagement Nº 5 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à lancer une campagne d’éducation civique en vue des 
différents scrutins électoraux avant fin mars 2006. 

Engagement Nº 6 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  établir  de  nouvelles  listes  électorales  avant  fin  mai 
2006 et à les publier sur Internet. En cas de contentieux, le droit de recours, soit à la CENI 
(Commission  Electorale  Nationale  Indépendante),  soit  aux  tribunaux,  sera  garanti.  Les 
autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  étudier  la  possibilité  d’accorder  le  droit  de  vote  aux 
Mauritaniens établis à l’étranger. 

Engagement Nº 7 

Les autorités de la transition s’engagent à étudier avant fin mars 2006 la possibilité de revoir 
les modes de scrutin et le poids des circonscriptions électorales dans le sens de garantir une 
plus grande équité entre le nombre d’élus et la population de chaque circonscription. 

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Engagement Nº 8 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à respecter le mandat et les attributions de la CENI et à 
lui donner les moyens de son fonctionnement. 

Engagement Nº 9 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à réaliser des scrutins électoraux libres et transparents, 
dans  le  respect  des  dispositions  de  la  Déclaration  sur  les  principes  régissant  des  élections 
démocratiques en Afrique, adoptée par l’Union africaine  à  Durban  en  2002,  et  à  inviter  des 
observateurs internationaux pour y assister. 

Engagement Nº 10 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent sur un retour à l’ordre constitutionnel au plus tard à la 
fin  mai  2007  suite  à  l’installation  des  nouveaux  organes  démocratiquement  élus.  Lors  du 
retour à l’ordre constitutionnel les forces armées et de sécurité reprendront les rôles qui leur 
sont attribués par la Constitution et la Loi et s’abstiendront de toute participation dans la vie 
politique. 

B. Respect des Droits et Libertés Fondamentaux 

Engagement Nº 11 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à garantir à tous les citoyens le plein exercice de leurs 
droits  et  libertés  fondamentaux,  tels  que  prévus  dans  la  Constitution  et,  notamment,  les 
libertés  d’expression,  de  libre  circulation  et  de  rassemblement  dès  l’entrée  en  vigueur  de  la 
Constitution. 

Engagement Nº 12 

Les autorités de transition s'engagent à assurer le plein respect du principe du pluralisme dans 
le  secteur  de  l'audiovisuel.  A  cet  effet,  elles  établiront  avant  la  fin  décembre  2005  une 
Commission chargée de traiter de toutes les questions relatives à l'audiovisuel, y compris la 
régulation de l'audiovisuel public et les différents aspects de la problématique de la création 
de radios et télévisions privées et de radios rurales. Cette Commission complètera ses travaux 
avant fin mai 2006.  

Engagement Nº 13 

Dans  l’attente  de  la  révision  de  la  loi  sur  la  presse  avant  fin  juin  2006,  les  autorités  de 
transition s’engagent à ne pas appliquer les dispositions en vigueur sur la censure et à garantir 
à tous les journalistes le plein exercice de leurs droits et libertés fondamentaux. 

Engagement Nº 14 

Les autorités de transition s'engagent à lancer immédiatement le processus de création d'une 
Commission  Nationale  Indépendante  des  Droits  Humains.  Elles  s’engagent  également  à 
faciliter  le  retour  des  réfugiés  dont  la  nationalité  mauritanienne  est  établie  et  à  prendre  des 
mesures  nécessaires  pour  leur  réintégration  dans  leurs  droits  y  compris  dans  le  cas  des 
fonctionnaires. 

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Engagement Nº 15 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  prendre  l'ensemble  des  mesures  nécessaires  en  vue 
d'une application effective de la législation relative à l'interdiction de l'esclavage et à assurer 
le  traitement  adéquat  de  tous  les  problèmes  résultant  de  l'esclavage  et  de  ses  conséquences 
préjudiciables à la société, en se basant notamment sur les idées et propositions émanant de la 
concertation nationale menée en octobre 2005.  

C. Respect de l’Etat de Droit 

Engagement Nº 16 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à mettre en œuvre pendant la période de transition les 
mesures  classifiées  comme  immédiates  (garantir  le  statut  des  magistrats,  adopter  un  code 
déontologique,  renforcement  de  l'inspection  générale,  garantir  la  subordination  de  la  police 
judiciaire au parquet) ainsi celles prévues pour 2006-2007 dans la matrice de mesures annexée 
au Rapport Final du Comité Interministériel chargé de la réforme de la justice. Par ailleurs, les 
autorités de transition s’engagent à accorder la priorité à la formation des juges existants, et, 
dans l’avenir, à recruter les magistrats sur base de concours auxquels ne seront admis que des 
candidats avec une formation appropriée notamment en droit moderne. 

Engagement Nº 17 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  mettre  en  œuvre  les  recommandations  du  Rapport 
Final  du  Comité  Interministériel  chargé  de  la  réforme  de  la  justice  en  ce  qui  concerne  la 
compilation, la révision et la réactualisation des textes législatifs et réglementaires. 

Engagement Nº 18 

Les  autorités  de  transition  s’engagent  à  proposer  une  modification  constitutionnelle  qui 
prévoit l’abrogation des textes juridiques non conformes aux droits et libertés constitutionnels 
dans un délai n’excédant pas 3 ans à compter de l’entrée en vigueur de la Constitution. Par 
ailleurs  elles  s’engagent  à  ratifier  les  conventions  internationales  relatives  aux  droits  de 
l’homme auxquelles la Mauritanie n’a pas adhéré. 

D. Bonne Gestion des Affaires Publiques 

Engagement Nº 19 

Les autorités de la transition s’engagent à changer les modes de gouvernance et à élaborer une 
Stratégie nationale de lutte contre la corruption avant fin 2006. Les organisations de la société 
civile seront associées à la discussion et à la mise en œuvre de cette stratégie. Les autorités de 
la  transition  s'engagent  par  ailleurs  à  ratifier  la  convention  des  Nations  Unies  contre  la 
corruption et la Convention Africaine de Lutte Contre la Corruption avant mars 2006. 

Engagement Nº 20 

Les autorités de la transition s’engagent à fournir au FMI toutes les données nécessaires pour 
clarifier  la  situation  des  comptes  publics  pendant  les  exercices  budgétaires  2000-2004.  Les 
audits prévus seront complétés. Les données statistiques actualisées seront rendues publiques 
et  serviront  de  base  à  l’établissement  du  nouveau  Cadre  Stratégique  de  Lutte  Contre  la 
Pauvreté (CSLP). 

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Engagement Nº 21 

Les autorités de la transition s’engagent à organiser avant fin juin 2006 une conférence avec 
des  représentants  des  industries  extractives  et  des  organisations  de  la  société  civile  pour 
discuter le modèle de mise en œuvre de l’initiative EITI (Extractive Industries Transparency 
Initiative)  en  Mauritanie.  Les  principes  de  l’EITI  sont  acceptés  et  seront  appliqués  par  les 
autorités de transition.  

Engagement Nº 22 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à dynamiser l’action de l’Inspection Générale d'Etat et à 
renforcer et donner plus d’autonomie à la Cour des Comptes. Le rapport annuel de la Cour des 
Comptes  sera  publié  à  partir  de  2006.  La  réforme  du  système  d’attribution  des  marchés 
publics sera mise en place avant la fin 2006. 

Engagement Nº 23 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à compléter la réforme du secteur des transports routiers 
avant fin 2006 dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du partenariat qui existe entre elles et ses 
partenaires au développement.  

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Engagement Nº 24 

Les autorités de transition s’engagent à transmettre à la partie européenne un rapport avec un 
tableau  de  bord  d'ici  la  mi-janvier  informant  l'Union  européenne  sur  les  progrès  dans  les 
différents domaines et sur la réalisation des engagements pris, en vue de la clôture rapide des 
consultations.  Elles  s'engagent  par  la  suite  à  fournir  des  rapports  réguliers  trimestriels  sur 
l’évolution de la situation et la mise en œuvre 

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