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In this article, Ferrant examines decentralization reforms in Mozambique since 1994, through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, and a framework that draws from the theses of political scientist Daniel Ziblatt and sociologist Michael Mann.

A recent study on information disclosure in the extractive sector has found 18 factors that result in citizen and institutional (state and non-state) inaction in demanding government accountability. Conducted by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in collaboration with the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP), as part of the Action for Empowerment and Accountability (A4EA) research programme, the study shows that citizens and/or institutions are unlikely to...

The violent insurgency in northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, that started in October 2017 and is still ongoing, caught the government of the country and the public by surprise. Although this insurgency remains largely unexplored and little understood, the only study done so far has suggested that it is being carried out by Muslim youth connected to Islamic radicalism, in particular to the Harakat alShabaab of Somalia and its offshoots in Kenya, Tanzania, and as far as DRC.1 Islam...

Key Recommendations: 1. Gender and other general policies in the agricultural sector should be revised to reflect clear priorities for lowering post-harvest losses (PHL). 2. Crop scientists should be trained and crop-specific PHM research infrastructure should be developed so that PHM can be included as a research component for all crops. 3. Academic and research units should be located in the field, close to the farmers, so that researchers and/or university students are closer to the...

The aims of this paper are: 1) to highlight how multi-stakeholder country platforms, built on development effectiveness principles, in line with the globally agreed recommendations of IHP+2, can be reinforced within the framework of the Global Strategy and its supporting mechanisms and are key to the Global Strategy’s successful implementation; and 2) to lay out key considerations for new multi-stakeholder country platforms, along with the relevant mechanisms and a minimum set of standards...

Joseph Hanlon argues that Mozambique’s new “Islamic” insurgency is about marginalised youth demanding to be heard, and therefore is similar to anti-establishment protest across the world.

The African Development Bank Group’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2018-22 for Mozambique comes at a time when the country adopted its long term development strategy ‘ENDE’ 2015-35. The CSP was prepared on the basis of extensive consultations held with the Government of Mozambique, Development Partners, the private sector and the civil society. The main objective of the ENDE is the improvement of the livelihoods of the population through the structural transformation of the economy, and the...

Final JICA report on Nacala Corridor Development Project, whose objectives include: to clarify organizations for promoting and coordinating the implementation of development strategies for the Nacala Corridor Region in accordance with PEDEC-Nacala and to prepare for the implementation of high priority projects in accordance with PEDEC-Nacala. The study project commenced in April 2012 and the final study report was produced in April 2015.

O Inquérito de Indicadores de Imunização, Malária e HIV/SIDA (IMASIDA 2015) em Moçambique foi realizado no âmbito de The DHS Program e vem no seguimento de quatro inquéritos anteriores, com o objectivo de determinar indicadores de saúde da mulher e da criança no país, tais como a fecundidade; gravidez e maternidade na adolescência; preferências de fecundidade; planeamento familiar; consultas pré-natais; assistência ao parto; vacinação de crianças; infecções respiratórias agudas; diarreia e...

The Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health 2016-30 highlights the importance of adolescent health and well-being as being essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. For adolescents to survive, thrive and transform their societies, the global community needs to invest in their health and well-being. Today’s adolescents are well-positioned to mobilize their peers, advocate for increased resources for sexual and reproductive health and...

Over the last decade, Mozambique has been one of the fastest-growing African economies, enjoying average economic growth of about 8% between 2004 and 2015. It received strong support from the international community during the period (for example, in 2014 it received US$2 billion in official development assistance). In parallel, the country has embarked on major reforms — especially fiscal reforms and tax administration — and has opened up to foreign investment, particularly for the exploitation of its natural resources.

This report examines Haiyu’s conduct including what the company did or failed to do in acquiring the right to land for use of mining activity in Nagonha, what it did or failed to do in its operations in Nagonha, and what it did or failed to do in response to the villagers’ demand for compensation and resettlement following the flood. The report looks specifically at the breach of the right to adequate housing and decent living standards ensuing from Haiyu’s destruction of the wetland, and...

Mozambique has four main social protection responses in place, including a cash transfer programme (the Basic Social Subsidy Programme—PSSB), a food voucher and in-kind transfer programme (Direct Social Action Programme—PASD), a public works programme (Productive Social Action Programme—PASP), and a set of institutional care services for vulnerable adults, elderly people and children without a home (Social Assistance Services—PAUS). We open this brief with an analysis of relevant social...

Addressing complex environmental problems requires the collaboration of stakeholders with divergent perspectives, a goal that is challenged by diverse factors. Challenges hindering multi-stakeholder collaboration (MSC) for sustainability have previously been addressed in the context of transnational partnerships. However, less is known regarding how place-based MSC operates, especially in the context of the Global South. To contribute to addressing the factors that hinder place-based MSC for...

This report presents the findings of the second round of the Service Delivery Indicators Survey (SDI) in Mozambique. The SDI analyses the performance of the education sector by assessing the quality of service delivery at the school level. SDI has been implemented in nine countries in Africa, including Mozambique in 2014.5 The study includes a set of indicators that measures teachers and principals’ ability and effort, as well as the availability of key inputs and resources that contribute...

Youth in many low-income countries are entering the labor force in unprecedented numbers, yet many struggle to secure rewarding livelihoods. This paper outlines the economic development challenges that constrain youth's transition into employment, and it parses the evidence on which programs and policies appear to speed that transition. It concludes that it may be time for a fundamental reassessment of approaches for addressing youth employment and the youth transition in low-income...

Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan research network that conducts public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, economic conditions, and related issues in countries across Africa. Six rounds of surveys were conducted between 1999 and 2015, and Round 7 surveys are being carried out in 2016-2018. Afrobarometer conducts face-toface interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice with nationally representative samples of 1,200 or 2,400 respondents. Afrobarometer is produced...

The 2018 Mozambique Malaria Indicator Survey (IIM) provides population-based estimates on malaria indicators to inform strategic planning and program evaluation. The 2018 LMIS is the 6th survey to be conducted in Mozambique through The DHS Program.

The DHS Analytical Studies 71 examines subnational variations in fertility preferences and family planning outcomes associated with poverty in married women in 12 recent Demographic and Health Surveys. Poverty is measured based on a standard set of criteria for unsatisfied basic needs and the ownership of specific assets. Households are categorized into three poverty groups: not extremely poor, extremely poor but not asset poor, and extremely poor and asset poor. This brief summarizes the...

Mozambique has recorded strong growth, but many low-income households are missing out on the benefits and policy options to make rowth more inclusive in Mozambique