Fostering Democratic Governance

Guided by the priorities of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Framework (NEPAD) and Agenda 2025, PARPA II (Plan of Action for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty in Mozambique) defines Governance as an important element in the reduction of poverty and instrumental in achieving the development of human capital and the economy. In so doing, Governance is valued in its ability to bring services to the citizens, more than in the exercise of power.

Mozambique has achieved impressive economic expansion since the end of the civil war. Over the past five years, the economy registered average annual growth rates beyond 6.5 per cent. This performance has been driven by recovery in a range of sectors previously devastated by war and poor economic policy choices, including agriculture, transport, manufacturing, tourism, banking and other services.

1. Background

Although Mozambique’s macroeconomic indicators over the last 10 years show significant improvements in economic growth complemented by advances in human and social fronts, the country continues to face great challenges that call for an effective support, especially in development planning, M&E and coordination to fast track poverty reduction and promote sustainable growth.