The Agency for the Integrated Development of the North (ADIN) pavilion at FACIM showcases the potential of the Mozambique’s northern region: Cabo Delgado, Niassa and Nampula provinces.
Nampula province, the most populous in the north of the country, stands out for its diverse products, especially processed fruits and tuber flours. New products include dried bananas with chestnuts or sesame seeds, fruit rolls and pumpkin flours.
Cabo Delgado, with its strong corn and cotton production, is focusing on promoting its nationally branded fortified flour and actively seeking partnerships to increase export capacity.
Niassa stands out for its production of various agricultural products, notably beans, which supply a large portion of the national market. However, local authorities acknowledge that export partnerships are still falling short of expectations.
Provincial governments have been closely monitoring their representatives at FACIM and, on the second day of the event, met with key financiers at a meeting organized by ADIN.
According to Governor of Cabo Delgado, Valige Tauabo, “the province is looking to FACIM for economic investors, but also for entities that can boost reconstruction efforts in regions devastated by terrorism”.
In turn, the Governor of Nampula stated that his province was positioned as a corridor for facilitating other areas. “We have very good fertile areas for cultivation and great opportunities in agribusiness and agro-processing,” said Governor Eduardo Abdula.
Elina Judite da Rosa, Governor of Niassa province, also spoke of the potential of her province, inviting investors present at the event to invest in Niassa. “Our province also needs your support, so I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to invite you to invest there,” she said.
The Chairman of the ADIN Executive Board announced that he was at the fair to secure new finance for Cabo Delgado reconstruction projects. For Jacinto Loureiro, the reconstruction process in the north must involve not only the material component, but also human empowerment and the creation of hope in communities.
“It’s encouraging to see many small business owners with new horizons and a different vision for their businesses. This is the role of ADIN and the Government: to create conditions for an increasing number of strengthened small and medium-sized businesses and more jobs for young people,” Loureiro stressed.
The willingness of international financiers to support the reconstruction of Cabo Delgado and regional development, particularly the UN, was also evident at the event.
On the occasion, TotalEnergies announced that it would soon sign a memorandum of understanding with the government of Mozambique, reinforcing its commitment to the ADIN agenda.
Source: O País/ Club Of Mozambique
