In Mozambique we support primary cooperatives in different parts of the country and different value chains to be economically successful and sustainable.
On a secondary and tertiary level, we are fostering exchange among cooperatives and explore the possibilities and benefits of formalized structures which create a benefit for members of primary cooperatives.
An extremely unequal distribution of income and wealth and widespread poverty are among the most pressing problems of Mozambique. For more than ten years we have supported the cooperative sector in the country as part of our regional project in Southern Africa financed by BMZ so it can be a vehicle for economic and social participation.
We support reference Coops to improve their economic, social and environmental sustainability and will enable them to seize the opportunities of digitalization. A start up competition allows young people to discover and utilize the benefits of cooperation. The development of the still young cooperative financial sector in the country is a third pillar of the project.
Fostering exchange and cooperation among cooperatives to allow the sector to build a conducive ecosystem for its members is a further important part of the project.
Government partners on the national and provincial level are supported to gear the implementation of their new program for the promotion of cooperatives towards the needs of the sector. We work with secondary schools and universities to integrate cooperative content into the country’s education system.
Our project in Mozambique contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, especially:
Veit H. Gesenhues
Fidel Joao
David Monjane
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Tanja Mambo
Priscilla Zibia
MIRUKU COOP is a service cooperative in the province of Nampula, northern Mozambique, supports the improvement of small, emerging farmers and cooperatives in the identification of business opportunities, market linkage and cooperative management.
MpC is a Mozambican non-governmental organisation that emerged from a citizens’ movement and promotes the leadership role of young people in measures for the social transformation of the country.
INIR – Instituto Nacional de Irrigação
INIR is the national institute for irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It is responsible for the construction and sustainable management of irrigation systems and supports farmers in irrigation management and crop production.
UCM – Universidade Católica de Moçambique
UCM – The Catholic University of Mozambique is a private university that is present in all provinces of Mozambique and covers teaching areas such as natural sciences, engineering and social sciences.
IAR – Instituto Agrario de Ribaue
Das IAR Ribaue Agrarian Institute ist eine technische und berufsbildende Schule in Nampula (im Norden von Mosambik), die sich auf den Unterricht in landwirtschaftlichen Fächern konzentriert.
UEM – Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
The Eduardo Mondlane University is a public higher education institution in Mozambique. It is the oldest university in the country and enjoys an excellent reputation. The UEM covers most of the country’s teaching areas in natural sciences, engineering, technology and humanities.
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