Outcome MOZ_D_2.1

By 2026 more people, particularly women and youth, participate in and benefit from a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth based on increased production, productivity, and greater value-added chains (CF 2)

In 2025 UN Women Mozmbique and its partners were able to contribute to improved access to decent opportunities to a total of 11,804 individuals in Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Zambezia Provinces. From this number, 7,731 individuals affected by conflict—including 6,070 women and 1,661 men—benefited from employability and inclusion initiatives in Cabo Delgado Province. Caritas Diocesana de Pemba (in consortium with Access Mulher and Fruitcad) and Livaningo (partnering with AMA) led comprehensive actions focused particularly on women and young women experiencing multiple forms of discrimination.2025, both consortiums successfully: Established 161 savings groups : CARITAS formed and trained 30 groups with 685 participants (587 women, 98 men, 34 young women, 15 persons with disabilities), while the LIVANINGO Consortium trained 130 groups comprising 3,724 participants (1,627 women, 1,418 young women, 329 men, 350 young men). Structured training was provided to 85 groups, reaching 1,942 participants. The 130 saving groups collectively saved MZN 367,040 (USD 5,735). Enrolled 586 youth (375 young women, 211 young men) in technical and vocational education and training programs, with 350 participants (218 women, 132 men) completing courses in confectionery, civil construction, nursery management, horticulture, and electricity. Reached 472 young women and men (404 women, 68 men) through 24 classes on financial management, accounting, mentoring, and business networking. Enhanced entrepreneurial skills for 375 young women and men. Provided self-awareness, communication, job search, and CV writing training to 1,251 young women and men. Formalized 136 women-owned businesses and trained 1,237 women in business and financial management. Under the second phase of the Women Peace and Security Project, 7,092 women and young women affected by conflict—including internally displaced persons (IDPs), ex-combatants, and dependents—received support in Technical and Vocational Education a nd Training (TVET), employabilit y skills, and licensing. Of these, 76.23% reported increased income resulting from socioeconomic opport unities enabled by the project. Additionally, 1,020 women and girls (1,010 women and 10 girls) completed vocational training across key sectors including poultry, horticulture, construction, electricity, plumbin g, tailoring, and cooker y in three Sofala province districts, with 80% securing internships with local companies to gain practical experience. Moreover, 4,073 adolescent and young women were equipped with essential knowledge and tools to enhance their employability. The African Girls Can Code Initiative reached 50 young women , providing specialized training in web design, robotics, application design, Scratch programming, gender equality, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Wilaiza Nipuete, is one of the young girls who attended the AGCCI training in Maputo who then, became n Ambassador of the Initiative. She has been an active advocate of women's access to technology and training opportunities, in December 2025 she attended a regional AGCCI forum in Nairobi with support from UN Women (December 2025) ( https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wilaiza-nipuete-5952b0274_africaeducatesher-steameducation-girlsinsteam-activity-7401196805062803456-8Xzj?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAAnFu40BrbeV7RyzhH8psU7l4IVJGHwshu8&utm_campaign=whatsapp ) were she emphasized "...this training strengthened our capacities in technology, innovation, and digital safety, grounded in a human rights - based and gender equality approach." - Wilaiza Nipuete. The remaining 4,023 adolescent young women and girls participated in the Rapariga BIZ Programme, engaging in savings groups in Zambezia and Nampula Provinces and attending sessions focused on employability and transformative leadership. Preceding these activities, 40 Village Savings Groups Facilitators received targeted training in both provinces. Post-training evaluations indicated that AGYW participants rated their competencies highly in most areas, with the majority scoring 4 or 5. The highest average ratings pertained to volunteering opportunities, facilitator expertise, and employment guides, each exceeding a mean score of 4.3. Career planning received the lowest average rating at 3.25, highlighting it as an area requiring additional focus. Overall, significant gains were noted in communication, employability, and related skills. Looking ahead, the RBP team will maintain diligent follow-up and supervision to ensure that the acquired skills translate into tangible improvements in the lives of adolescent girls and young women.

By 2026 more people, particularly women and youth, participate in and benefit from a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth based on increased production, productivity, and greater value-added chains (CF 2)

While in one hand, Mozambique has made significant progress in the management of land tenure. As a result of combined contributions from UN Women, Women's Rights Organizations and pressure groups the government through its flagship programme "Programa Terra Segura" has set a goal to allocate 700,000 land deeds to Mozambican rural dwellers. 40% of the land deeds where set as the quota for women or shared men-women land deeds. This represents an advancement in the political will to recognize equal opportunities in the access to and benefit from secure land tenure among women and men in a country where women account for the majority of agricultural labor. There is more attention to risks related with land expropriation, discriminatory inheritance practices and the administrative and financial barriers to land security (now set to be USD 35.00 per tittle deed). To allow for a stronger and more inclusive legal framework the country has also embarked into land law reform process. UN Women's contribution consisted of supporting the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER) with evidence collection on the Cost of the Gender Gap in Agricultural Productivity in Mozambique and the overall support and capacity building of women's organizations platforms. But on the other hand, due to combined impact of natural disasters, conflict, pandemic and poor economic performance the proportion of population living below national poverty has remained high in Mozambique. This is particularly pressing among women and youth operating in the informal sector of the economy.

By 2026 more people, particularly women and youth, participate in and benefit from a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth based on increased production, productivity, and greater value-added chains (CF 2)

According to MEF (2024) Mozambique has experienced robust economic growth over the years, with an average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of approximately 7.0 per cent per year for almost two decades. Recently economic recovery was registered with a Gross Domestic Product rate of 5.01 per cent in 2023. After an increase in per capita growth rate of 2% and inflation at 7.1% in 2023, estimates by the African Development Bank indicated that the country would have an increase of in read GDP Growth from 5.0 in 2023 to 5.2 in 2024 and that inflation would decrease from 7.1 in 2023 to 5.0 in 2024 and that life expectancy would increase from 62 to 63 years in 2024 (AFDB, 2024). Mozambique´s read Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was projected by the African Development Bank to grow by an average of 5,2% between 2024 and 2025 driven mainly by the extractives sector being gas production the main source. On the other hand, as per data by Mozambique Central Bank the GDP grew 3,7% in the third quarter after by 4,5% in quarter 2, and 3,2% in quarter 1 of 2024 being the extractive and agriculture sectors the main contributors to the growth. Furthermore, the country registered a cumulative growth of 3,8% in the first 9 months following 5,6% growth in the same period of 2023 (Banco de Moçambique, September 2024 Economic Outlook and inflation forecasts). Contrasting these macroeconomic developments is the fact increase in the proportion of population living below the national poverty line from 62% in 2023 to 68.2%. Among the factors highlighted by the National Development Strategy as the causes for exacerbation of poverty in country are i) extreme weather events such as cyclones Kenneth and Idai, which have caused substantial economic and social damage; ii), rising food prices, climatic shocks affecting agricultural production and: iii) the terrorism situation in the north of the country have exacerbated the situation (National Development Strategy, 2024). Particularly the country continues to be one of the most disaster prone countries in the world, in 2024, the effects of an El Niño-induced drought caused a spike in food insecurity , with some 1.8 million people in Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) 3+/Crisis (including 510,000 in IPC4/Emergency), and malnutrition as a result of the rapid depletion of stocks, limited access to income, and above-average food prices. According to Famine Early Warning System Network, crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through March 2025, particularly in the central region, at least until the next harvest season in April-May. In August 2024, a drought appeal, running from August 2024 to July 2025, was launched, targeting 1.4 million people. With a potential La Niña effect in November 2024-January 2025, the frequency and intensity of heavy rains and tropical cyclones is expected to increase in the Indian Ocean and floods are expected, including in areas currently affected by drought. Adding those, the Post-election unrest that started in October 2024 has forced thousands of Mozambicans and refugees to flee their homes (UNHCR, 2025). Setting the stage for political and economic uncertainty. Altogether these impacted the poverty rate and levels of inequality that affect particularly rural areas, women and girls who face discrimination and high rates of premature unions (UNOPS, 2024).