The governor of Inhambane province, Francisco Pagula, highlighted the progress driving economic growth and improving living conditions for the population. His remarks were made during the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Provincial Assembly, where he presented the first-half performance report of the decentralized governance bodies, according to Notícias newspaper.
Among the main advances cited by the governor were the construction of water supply systems, the building of classrooms, and the establishment of health centers. These investments aim to strengthen social development and improve the quality of life in local communities.
On the economic front, Pagula reported that the province recorded total production worth $966.5 million (62.3 billion meticais), equivalent to 34.5% of the target. General expenditure stood at $3.4 billion (217 billion meticais), representing 29.3% of the approved ceiling for the period. The export sector stood out with sales of coconuts and derivatives, vegetables, fish, fruits, and sawn timber, generating $2.1 billion (132.7 billion meticais). This figure represents 37.2% of the plan, although it marks a 29.6% decrease compared to the previous period.
In agriculture, total production reached 748,000 tons of various crops, from a target of 3.58 million tons, corresponding to 20.9% of the goal and reflecting a 61.6% increase. Fishery production totaled 18,300 tons, with matinho fish contributing 14,400 tons and crab 2,370 tons. The governor also pointed to improvements in the Inhambane–Maxixe crossing, with the allocation of an additional vessel to strengthen regional transport, while noting that the implementation of the Decentralized Governance Bodies Plan faced economic and social challenges that affected some activity sectors.
Despite these difficulties, the governor stated: “Even so, the province managed to maintain private sector confidence levels, thanks to the positive results achieved in public–private dialogue forums.” These meetings have stimulated the business community and created a more favorable environment for both domestic and foreign investment.
The period under review was also marked by the El Niño weather phenomenon, which caused widespread rainfall shortages, particularly affecting the agricultural sector in inland districts. Nevertheless, the expansion of banking services across districts has made the business environment more attractive and open to new investment opportunities.
Source: Diário Económico
