Yaqoub Ahmed Aisha

Yaqoub Ahmed Aisha is the Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Mauritania, known for his pivotal role in advancing the country's transition to program-based budgeting. He emphasizes the importance of skilled leadership among secretaries general to ensure successful implementation of these reforms, which aim to enhance public administration and resource allocation. Aisha recently led a special forum in Nouakchott addressing the integral role of secretaries general in the preparation, execution, and monitoring of program budgets, highlighting the shift towards a results-oriented approach in public financial management.