Mozambique
Africa
Mozambique
Capital Maputo
Population 21 million
Life Expectancy 42.4
Access to clean water 42%
Adult Literacy 43.8%
Under five mortality 145 per 1,000 live births
GDP per head (US$ PPP) $1,242
MDG-F helps to preserve Mozambique musical tradition
A joint UN programme is assisting musicians and instrument-makers to replant endangered trees used in the production of the "Timbila", a UNESCO masterpiece of human heritage.
Our Joint Programmes
Children, Food Security and Nutrition in Mozambique Rising food prices in Mozambique have pushed vulnerable households towards coping strategies that can irreversibly impoverish families and children. Some 44 per cent of children under the age of five are stunted due to chronic illness and poor diet, and 18 per cent are underweight. This Joint Programme used short-term and medium/long-term interventions to reduce the impact of the rising food prices on nutritional outcomes. Environment Mainstreaming and Adaptation to Climate Change Mozambique is a country especially exposed to extreme climatic events and at high risk of being affected by climate change. In the country's arid and semi-arid areas, recurrent drought is threatening the agricultural livelihoods of local populations. Adapting to the consequences of climate change is mandatory for providing a basis for sustainable development. The Joint Programme focused on mainstreaming environmental issues in central and local level plans and programmes, and improving the capacity of the communities and other stakeholders to adapt to climate change by boosting their coping mechanisms and diversifying their options for earning a livelihood. Strengthening cultural and creative industries and inclusive policies in Mozambique The MDG-F Joint Programme on strengthening Cultural and Creative Industries and Inclusive Policies in Mozambique promoted cultural and creative industries' contribution to social and economic development and ensured the inclusion of social and cultural aspects in development policies and strategies. Through pilot activities the programme demonstrated that - with strategic inputs in both the cultural and creative industries and purposeful inclusion of culture in development planning - culture in all its forms "can make a difference."IN THE NEWS
Joint Programme supports National Craft Fair and Training of Exhibitors
Artisans from across the country recently had the opportunity to display their products to thousands of visitors at the 11th edition of the National Craft Fair in Maputo, Mozambique.
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Presentation of Contract Guides for the Music and Craft Sector in Mozambique
This initiative is part of an overall review of the legal framework supporting the growth of the creative industries in Mozambique.
STORIES
The Power of Traditional Knowledge: how it is helping to preserve cultural heritage, the environment and provide income for local communities in Mozambique
An exploration of MDG-F activities which aim to strengthen links to traditional knowledge in the context of agricultural production and forestry management in Mozambique.
Strengthening the Capacity of the Mozambican Government in Developing Successful Strategies for Craft Sector Development
UNESCO, one of six partner agencies on the Joint Programme, facilitated a workshop on ‘Market Access for Artisans’ and a professional exchange mission to South Africa to strengthen awareness of opportunities and strategies for growth of the craft sector in Mozambique.
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Understanding the Role of Culture in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Mozambique
The MDG-F Joint Programme is piloting a new approach which takes into account social and cultural aspects in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Mozambique.
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