The “Belt and Road” Infrastructure Development Index revealed that Mozambique improved its 2025 ranking in terms of the level and quality of built infrastructure, stating that the country “demonstrated remarkable improvements.” Released by Lusa, the study led by Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Malaysia reported that Mozambique rose from 38th to 34th place in the index, surpassing Angola, which dropped from 20th to 35th position.
“Adjustments in Mozambique’s monetary policy and revisions to the investment law promoted a more favorable business environment, allowing smooth progress on major projects,” it explained. The report described Brazil as the highest-ranked Portuguese-speaking country, due to ongoing improvements in fiscal and tax policies. “Brazil is advancing in industrial strategies, leading to sustained improvements in the business environment and a steady increase in dynamism.”
Among other countries in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), Equatorial Guinea is ranked 56th, Portugal 62nd, Timor-Leste 67th, Cape Verde 70th, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Guinea-Bissau both at 73rd.
This study was announced by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2013 and involves more than 80 countries in Beijing’s international strategic plan to develop maritime, road, and rail links, as well as investments in energy resources.
The index evaluates the environment, demand, receptiveness, and costs for infrastructure development in 84 countries. The higher the score, the better the outlook for a country’s infrastructure industry and the greater the attractiveness for companies to invest, build, and operate in these territories. The report was presented at the 16th International Forum on Infrastructure Investment and Construction, held in Macau until Thursday, June 12, gathering representatives from more than 70 countries and regions.
Source: Diário Económico
