The government considers the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) an essential partner for child development in Mozambique and for strategic sectors of the economy, particularly in strengthening human capital and managing public finances.
This position was expressed by Finance Minister Carla Louveira following a meeting held on Monday, June 8, with UNICEF’s representative in Mozambique, Mary Louise Eagleton. On that occasion, the government reiterated its interest in continuing to rely on the organization’s support in strengthening social and economic policies.
According to the minister, as quoted in a statement, the government intends to deepen cooperation with UNICEF in areas considered priorities for the country’s growth, with a particular focus on child health and education, with the aim of promoting sustainable economic development.
In addition to institutional cooperation, Carla Louveira also highlighted the role of the United Nations in supporting populations affected by floods in the provinces of Maputo, Gaza, and Sofala, expressing gratitude for the humanitarian assistance provided to the affected communities.
According to the same statement, this recognition extends to the international emergency appeal launched by Catherine Sozi, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, which aims to mobilize $187 million to support approximately 700,000 flood victims.
Also on Monday, the minister met with representatives from Millennium BIM, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, which recently announced a decline in its profits for the last fiscal year, which stood at $2.7 million.
The minister expressed satisfaction with the bank’s contribution to national economic growth, highlighting initiatives such as the launch of the Sovereign Fund, the hiring of consultants to support the debt strategy, and the agreement with the World Bank to finance infrastructure projects.
