Mozambique fact sheet
An overview of Mozambique's development context shaping SNV and partners’ collaboration with national and local governments toward fostering inclusive, climate-resilient, and well-governed systems.
Abstract
Mozambique has fertile land, vast natural resources, and rich biodiversity. It is a gateway for regional trade and investment because of its strategic location along the Indian Ocean. Over the years, the country has made progress in expanding education, improving health outcomes, and creating new economic opportunities.
However, over 60% of the population still lives below the poverty line. Agricultural productivity is low, and access to basic resources is limited, while structural inequalities persist. The frequency and severity of climate-related shocks have risen in recent years, particularly affecting those living in rural and peri-urban areas.
Since 1995, SNV has worked closely with the Government of Mozambique and other stakeholders in search of locally led and lasting solutions to these challenges. This collaboration has helped strengthen institutional systems and build climate resilience in the agri-food, energy, and water sectors—with a special focus on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI).
As development and financing evolve and the private sector takes a larger role in climate action, SNV and its partners’ technical expertise supports the delivery of scalable, market-based solutions that enable people and communities to thrive.
Looking ahead to 2030, SNV calls on partners to collaborate in ensuring equitable access to energy, water, and food systems—creating impact that matters and leaving no one behind.
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