Mozambique

Most of Mozambique's population live and work in rural areas. Mozambique is endowed with ample arable land, water, energy, as well as mineral resources and newly discovered natural gas offshore, three deep seaports and a relatively large potential pool of labour. 

Mozambique's main challenge is diversifying the economy. The government seeks to move away from the current focus on capital-intensive projects and low-productivity subsistence agriculture. It aims to strengthen the key drivers of inclusion, such as improved quality education and health service delivery, which could, in turn, improve social indicators.
mozambique

facts and Figures

  • Area: 801,590 km2
  • Population: 30 million
  • Capital: Maputo

Swisscontact in Mozambique

  • since 2013

News

Mozambique
Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Initial vocational education and training
04.06.2026
Choosing a Different Path: Victoria's Metalwork Story
Victoria Faustino Macuacua is a young civil metalwork technician at Muhandule Serviços. In a profession traditionally dominated by men, she chose to challenge both herself and societal expectations in Mozambique.Born on 30 January 2005 in Maputo, Victoria decided after completing secondary school to pursue technical training that would allow her to build her own future. She enrolled at the Salesian Training Centre in Matola, initially aiming to study Electrical Installation. However, upon arrival, she quickly reconsidered.
Mozambique
06.05.2026
Solid Waste Management Solutions Assessment in Matola, Mozambique
Matola is one of Mozambique’s fastest-growing urban areas, and its solid waste management system is under increasing pressure. At the end of 2025, a new assessment commissioned with funding from the Government of Norway and carried out by Swisscontact and two waste management experts, explored how waste in Matola can be managed more sustainably, while creating opportunities for local economic development, better municipal services and improved environmental conditions.
Mozambique
Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Initial vocational education and training
14.04.2026
From Curiosity to a Career as an Electrical Technician
Born in 2007 and raised in the Luís Cabral neighborhood of Maputo, Gilson Nhamtubo built his professional path around one defining trait: curiosity. From a young age, he enjoyed fixing household appliances, turning broken devices into learning opportunities. That curiosity soon became a career path. Today, Gilson works as an installation technician at Nyumba Engenharia e Construção, where he has been employed since last year and is recognized as a disciplined, committed, and promising young professional.
2017 - 2026
Mozambique
Reskilling and upskilling, Labour market insertion, Initial vocational education and training
Skills to Build
In close collaboration with the private sector, the project aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable young people through vocational training in the construction and other industries. By introducing competence-based training and certification in public and private training centres, the project will increase income and employment opportunities for vulnerable young people and already employed, low-skilled workers and workshop owners.

APPROACH

Swisscontact works in Mozambique to improve the livelihoods of its inhabitants through interventions designed for the construction and agricultural sectors.

In the North and Central parts of Mozambique, Swisscontact works with the agricultural industry and is committed to ensuring food security for smallholders and stimulating an increase in their production. This allows the target groups to increase their competitiveness in the market through the implementation of an all-inclusive approach that is applied through all projects. To the south, Swisscontact shifts its focus to improving the competitiveness of young people in the construction industry. It implements a construction project to train and certify unemployed youth and low-skilled workers. Success is achieved through collaboration with the private sector, which subsequently creates long-term employment opportunities.

2017 - 2021
Mozambique
Sustainable agriculture
Increasing Incomes of Horticultural Smallholder Farmers in Northern Mozambique
The Horti-Sempre project seeks to improve the livelihoods of local small-scale horticultural producers through adequate facilitation that enables access to relevant products and services which aid in an increased capacity to produce and compete in the market.Agriculture is the foundation of Northern Mozambique’s economy and employs over 80% of...
2017 - 2021
Mozambique
Sustainable agriculture
Increasing Incomes of Horticultural Smallholder Farmers in Northern Mozambique
The Horti-Sempre project seeks to improve the livelihoods of local small-scale horticultural producers through adequate facilitation that enables access to relevant products and services which aid in an increased capacity to produce and compete in the market.Agriculture is the foundation of Northern Mozambique’s economy and employs over 80% of...
2017 - 2020
Mozambique
Sustainable agriculture
Food Security through Climate Adaption and Resilience in Mozambique 
The FAR – Food Security through climate adaptation and resilience - programme started on 1st November 2017 and is implemented by six Implementing Organisations (IOs). They are implementing a portfolio of interventions for tackling food security in the face of climate change. The 6 IOs are coordinated and steered by the Managing Organisation (MO);...
Mozambique
Skills to Build
Regula Chavez-Malgiaritta
Country Director Mozambique and Project Team Leader Skills to Build
Our Team
The abilities and readiness for action of our employees are decisive for our projects’ ability to achieve sustainable impact, as well as our long-term success. As an attractive employer, Swisscontact invests in a positive management and work culture. This is defined by our fundamental understanding of development intended to serve not only our beneficiaries in project countries but our employees as well.

Services

Swisscontact Mozambique has many years of experience in the design and implementation of projects within the Skills Development and Enterprise Promotion working areas.

Project Management

Swisscontact has a proven track record of success in developing and implementing comprehensive and sustainable projects in Mozambique.

 

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development

Swisscontact designs interventions that improve smallholder access to suitable products and services which help them increase their output capacity and competitiveness. 

Skills Development

Swisscontact designs and implements non-formal life skills interventions, facilitates capacity building and certifies youth consequently improving their competitiveness in the construction industry.

 

Other Products and Services

Swisscontact conducts, reviews and updates economic market surveys and is informed on the country-specific economic trends, opportunities and sectors - private and public.

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Swisscontact in Mozambique

Praceta Caetano Viegas, Nº 34
1101 Maputo