The Minister of Planning and Development, Salim Valá, announced on Monday, June 22, that the Northern Integrated Development Agency (ADIN) has taken on a central role in implementing the MozCommunity project, valued at 250 million dollars, which was recently approved by the World Bank.
According to the minister, the initiative will focus on the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa in northern Mozambique. Its interventions will address the structural causes of fragility and armed conflict, recognizing communities as key actors in stability and development.
Salim Valá noted that the main objective is to reduce disparities in the region by empowering communities, creating job opportunities for young people, and developing resilient infrastructure in the 56 districts covered by the program.
For his part, as quoted in a press release issued by the Club of Mozambique, the chairman of ADIN’s Executive Board, Jacinto Loureiro, emphasized that the agency is working to strengthen the economic links between primary production and socioeconomic inclusion.
“We are committed to creating opportunities to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), increase local competitiveness, and reduce dependence on exports of unprocessed raw materials,” he said.
In March, the government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), launched the Resilient Investment Project for Socioeconomic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS), valued at $27.8 million, aimed at creating economic opportunities, strengthening institutions, and promoting the resilience of communities affected by conflict.
The initiative, which calls for investment through 2029, will be implemented by the Northern Integrated Development Agency (ADIN).
During the launch ceremony, Edo Stork, UNDP Resident Representative in Mozambique, explained that the funding includes $17 million from the African Development Bank, $4 million from UNDP’s own resources, and approximately $2.4 million from Germany, in addition to more than $3 million in private-sector investment.
In this context, the UNDP stated that the project is expected to act as a catalyst for new investments in the province and help boost local economic growth. “Cabo Delgado has resources, a young population, and the potential to attract investment. This project should serve as a catalyst for more initiatives and more jobs,” he emphasized.
At the time, the Minister of Planning and Development, Salim Valá, stated that the RISE project is expected to strengthen the ecosystem supporting entrepreneurship, particularly in the districts of Palma and Ancuabe, which were selected for the initial implementation phase.
“This initiative is aligned with national strategic instruments, such as the National Development Strategy 2025–2044 and the Government’s Five-Year Program 2025–2029, which aim to lay the groundwork for a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy,” he emphasized.
