Mozambique

The EU and Mozambique collaborate to support a sustainable and inclusive energy transition. Key actions focus on: 

• Ensuring an enabling environment for private sector investment by improving conditions for private investments in the Mozambican energy sector, mobilise private finance, and strengthen governance and planning in the energy sector and provide access to affordable and clean energy to the most vulnerable.
• Boosting infrastructure investments to scale up clean energy systems through technical assistance, planning, and project preparation across solar, wind, and hydropower value chains.
• Expanding electricity generation through renewables and hydropower by implementing transparent solar and wind auctions, and rehabilitating the Cahora Bassa hydropower plant
• Enlarging transmission through strategic investments in national and regional interconnectors, such as the construction of the National Control Centre for Energy, a centralised and automated control of the transport of electricity nationwide, the rehabilitation of the Cabo Delgado network, and the development of new corridors to support load balancing and regional trade.
• Improving energy efficiency by supporting the national utility to reduce non-technical losses and modernise electricity distribution systems.

As part of the national Team Europe Initiative on e-Youth, the EU and Member States support Mozambique in building a more inclusive and connected digital future by: 

• Investing in connectivity and expanding fibre optic infrastructure and extending middle and last-mile access to improve digital coverage across the country.
• Improving the regulatory framework through support to the ICT Authority, enhanced interoperability of public systems, and cooperation on cybercrime legislation and digital rights.
• Investing in skills development and entrepreneurship through the Vamoz Digital! initiative, which promotes digital literacy and innovation, including the creation of two tech hubs. 

The EU supports Mozambique in investing in transport infrastructure by: 

• Upgrading rural roads and key regional corridors such as Nacala and Mueda–Negomano.
• Improving trade links to neighbouring countries.
• Modernising rail infrastructure including the Maputo–Ressano Garcia line. 

Working with Mozambique to foster inclusive growth, our support focuses on strengthening small businesses and developing sustainable value chains across key economic sectors. 

• Investing in SMEs by providing technical assistance and improving access to finance, including targeted support for women-led enterprises through dedicated credit lines and business development services.
• Supporting value chains by improving the investment climate, encouraging sustainable practices in agriculture, and boosting SME competitiveness in key sectors such as soybean and cashew. 

The EU works with Mozambique to protect natural ecosystems, promote sustainable livelihoods, and strengthen ocean governance and maritime security by: 

• Supporting biodiversity conservation through NaturAfrica in Chimanimani, ZIMOZA and Limpopo, and Promove Biodiversidade in Gilé National Park, the Primeiras and Segundas Islands, and Monte Mabu, while strengthening the national conservation authority (ANAC).
• Developing key value chains under the Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative, which promotes investments in fisheries and marine-based livelihoods, while restoring marine ecosystems and enhancing natural capital as a basis for resilience and growth.
• Investing in governance through the Sustainable Western Indian Ocean Programme, which strengthens international cooperation on marine conservation, ocean governance, and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
• Enhancing maritime security via regional programmes such as Safe Seas for Africa and the Port Security and Safety of Navigation Programme, which help secure Mozambique’s coastline and contribute to broader regional stability in the Western Indian Ocean. 

Mozambique has a remarkably young age structure, but its potential is far from being reached. In order to unleash the youth’s full potential, the EU supports efforts to invests in quality education and skills development for youth. Key initiatives include: 

• Promoting basic education through support to the national education reform programme, contributions to the multi-donor FASE fund, and inclusive education initiatives in Cabo Delgado and Sofala, alongside regional support from the Global Partnership for Education.
• Boosting skills by improving digital literacy and vocational training, including through the Vamoz Digital! initiative and the “Skills for Employment” flagship focused on green and digital sectors.
• Improving higher education, educational standards and quality through regional initiatives like Erasmus+, the Regional Teacher Initiative for Africa, and support to qualification frameworks, university mobility, and academic excellence. 

The EU contributes to inclusive human development in Mozambique by empowering youth and women and promoting culture as a driver of social and economic transformation. 

• Supporting youth through initiatives such as Sou Jovem, which promotes youth participation and leadership, along with regional actions like the Africa-EU Youth Academy and broader youth engagement programmes.
• Improving gender equality by addressing gender-based violence and strengthening the resilience and economic opportunities of women and girls, including through targeted support in northern Mozambique and credit lines for women-led enterprises.
• Supporting culture by investing in creative industries, intercultural dialogue, and cultural heritage through programmes like Cultiv’ARTE, PROCULTURA, and regional initiatives that enhance employability and inclusion in the cultural sector. 

The EU engages in an integrated humanitarian, development and peace approach to support stability, recovery, and inclusive development in the conflict-affected northern provinces. Key activities include: 

• Strengthening the democratic system by reinforcing the criminal justice response to terrorism, organised crime, and corruption, and supporting efforts to restore state presence and institutional capacity.
• Supporting development interventions by improving access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and nutrition, enhancing youth employability, and restoring essential infrastructure, including the energy network in Cabo Delgado.
• Supporting humanitarian interventions through protection services and access to safe, inclusive education for children and adolescents affected by conflict and natural disasters.
• Improving security via the European Union Military Assistance Mission, the provision of non-lethal equipment to Mozambican forces, and continued support to the deployment of the Rwanda Defence Forces in Cabo Delgado. 

Given the importance of good democratic and economic governance for the functioning of all public policies, to achieve sustainable development and a just and peaceful society, the EU continues to support the country by. 

• Improving democratic governance by supporting decentralisation, anti-corruption efforts in the justice sector, inclusive electoral processes, and the institutional capacity of Parliament and public bodies, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and civil society.
• Supporting civil society and human rights through capacity-building for civil society organisations, enhanced protection for human rights defenders and journalists, and support to the National Human Rights Commission and disability rights.
• Improving economic governance and tackling illicit financial flows by strengthening public financial management, promoting budget transparency and accountability, and assisting the government in compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.