The Energising Development (EnDev) program, an international donor consortium dedicated to expanding access to modern energy in developing countries, presented its main activities this Wednesday (19) in Maputo. The program highlighted that its model is based on results-based financing (RBF), which has already mobilized €16.8 million (around 1 billion meticais) to benefit 1.8 million people in Mozambique.
Donald da Silva, EnDev representative, speaking during the roundtable on “Carbon Markets as a Strategic Tool for Climate Action in Mozambique,” said the meeting was “a unique opportunity” to discuss key topics for the energy sector. He emphasized that EnDev participated not only as a collaborator but also to share relevant activities and its contribution to expanding access to modern energy in the country.
EnDev operates in 20 countries and has already enabled 1.2 million Mozambicans to access modern energy. Among the results achieved, 3.4 million clean cooking devices have been installed and 812,400 people have gained access to electricity through standalone photovoltaic systems, demonstrating the program’s broad impact.
Da Silva explained that RBF is an approach in which funds are disbursed based on the results actually achieved. “This model has mobilized €16.8 million to reach 1.8 million people with standalone solar systems and clean cooking solutions,” he stated, highlighting the importance of this approach for developing the energy sector.
He also noted that 4,700 households were supported by women, promoting female empowerment in accessing energy solutions. Additionally, 497 businesses received support, 245 health centers were electrified with solar systems, and 21 companies strengthened their operational capacity, in close collaboration with the Foundation for Community Development (FDC), which manages community development funds. Da Silva also emphasized EnDev’s support to the private sector through training, mentorship, and activities aimed at reducing inequalities in access to technical knowledge.
Regarding carbon markets, da Silva explained that EnDev plans to implement a package of activities between 2026-27 focused on strengthening the private sector. The plan includes training on carbon credits, requirements of the national decree on carbon markets, revenue potential identification, support for registration documentation, baseline development, and mediation between carbon credit buyers and sellers.
The Executive Director of the Mozambican Association for Renewable Energies (AMER), Helena Macune, stated that carbon markets represent “a strategic opportunity for Mozambique,” although she recognized that the country still faces significant challenges. She highlighted the absence of a robust institutional framework and the need for clearer regulation, factors that limit structured and transparent private sector participation.
Macune added that the government has expressed its intention to conduct formal consultation with the private sector during the process of drafting carbon market regulations.
In conclusion, she emphasized that the roundtable aimed to discuss mechanisms for strengthening national and local capacities for managing and negotiating carbon credits. “We believe that the active involvement of all partners will be decisive in defining the next steps,” she highlighted.
Text: Florença Nhabinde
