Double lesson in digital skills: Weddou Maouloud in the virtual classroom
Digital literacy is an indispensable prerequisite for any development based on digitalisation. Recognising this, the Mauritanian Ministry of Digitalisation (MTNMA) has made digital literacy a cornerstone of its strategy to modernise public administrations.
With the common goal of promoting digital competences, the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Mauritania has collaborated with MTNMA to implement an online learning platform for administrative staff. Its name: “Tamakoun”, which means “Mastery” in Arabic.
Training qualified personnel capable of mastering digital tools
Currently, the learning platform is in its pilot phase, being tested by MTNMA and several administrative workers. One of them is Weddou Maouloud, who works at a public training center. Weddou volunteered for the pilot and shared his positive experience:
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I found the experience extremely rewarding as it enabled me to validate my digital skills in a clear and professional manner, while also serving as an in-depth review of key functionalities I use daily.
Weddou Maouloud, employee at a public training center
Tamakoun – as a new virtual classroom for Mauritania’s administrative staff – is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of employees across various sectors. The platform offers multiple learning tracks: a general course on digital skills applicable to all fields of activity and specialised tracks tailored to specific occupations. Upon successful completion of each track, learners receive a nationally recognised digital skills certificate.
Following the pilot, Weddou Maouloud and other participants were eager to continue their learning journey independently. Weddou highlighted the platform’s benefits for his personal learning path:
The Tamakoun platform has enabled me to strengthen my skills in the advanced use of essential tools. I also gained valuable knowledge in cybersecurity through the ‘Protect Your Cyberspace’ module, which helped me better understand how to secure IT systems and sensitive data. Additionally, the ‘Being a Manager in the Age of Digitalisation’ module was particularly enlightening.
Weddou Maouloud, employee at a public training center
The introduction of the platform Tamakoun marks a promising step for Mauritania’s digital transformation journey. It is not just a modernisation of its administrative processes – but a whole new method of public service delivery. Weddou Maouloud noted:
“The Tamakoun platform aligns perfectly with the vision of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernisation of Administration, which is to digitalise the administration. Modernisation requires training qualified personnel capable of mastering digital tools. Tamakoun contributes to this mission by equipping employees with essential skills that enhance their productivity, efficiency, and collaboration, while ensuring continuous skills development. This is crucial for the modernisation of public administration processes.”
