The project concerns the construction of a 225kV, 600km-long overhead transmission line between Nouakchott and Kiffa. The Project also includes the construction and extension of the substations in the localities of Nouakchott, Aleg and El Ghaira along the transmission line to improve power distribution and a rural electrification component to give access to electricity to rural villages along the line route and a technical assistance for project management, capacity building and studies.The Proj