Dr. Sidi Mohamed Dhaker

Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer, Nouakchott Stock Exchange

Mauritania

Dr. Sidi Mohamed Dhaker is the executive director and chief strategy officer at the Nouakchott Stock Exchange , where he leads initiatives to diversify his nation’s economy, attract foreign investment, and leverage local resources into productive business investments. In 2023, he spearheaded the adoption of a National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, and under his leadership, the national financial inclusion rate in the country doubled from 20 percent to 43 percent in just two years. Sidi is contributing to Mauritania’s structural transformation, as he navigates between public sector bureaucracy and modern digital innovation, in an effort to foster a high-performing government that serves as an engine for regional growth. Sidi has strong experience building coalitions and turning complex regulatory issues into practical solutions for underserved communities.