USAID kofo sugande (people's choice) mauritania elections activity

The USAID awarded a $1.75 million cooperative agreement to the Consortium For Elections & Political Process Strengthening (CEPPs) from January 2, 2023 through July 31, 2024 to support the People's Choice (Kofo Sugande) Mauritania Elections Activity. This award falls under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (FAPO) program, which aims to promote long-term economic growth and further U.S. foreign policy goals through support for economic development, global health, and democracy initiatives.

Under this cooperative agreement, CEPPs will work with sub-awardees the International Republican Institute and International Foundation for Electoral Systems to deliver technical assistance and capacity building to support Mauritania's electoral processes. Activities are likely to include voter education, election monitoring, strengthening of election management bodies, and other programs to promote inclusive and transparent elections. The involvement of the named sub-awardees indicates efforts to bolster political party development and administration of elections.