Mozambique

MozUp Enterprise Development Center

MozUp Enterprise Development Center

Mission

Build the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become competitive and capable suppliers in all growing sectors of the Mozambican economy

Build the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become competitive and capable suppliers in all growing sectors of the Mozambican economy

Goals

MozUp serves as a platform to develop qualified, competitive Mozambican businesses by providing tailored business development services fit for the Mozambican context. It emphasises business ethics, anti-corruption measures and global best practices in governance, controls, policies and quality management systems as key pillars to successful business and economic development.

Stakeholders

MozUp collaborates with the government, private sector and civil society and is sponsored by Area 4 Partners of the Rovuma Basin.

Activities

Since its launch, MozUp has provided training to over 4,400 participants from Mozambican companies. It has gained government support, engaged key private sector players and experienced many successes. These include several companies reporting more efficient and effective business processes, new contract awards and additional access to financial products and services, as well as new local partnerships.

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Start Year

Status

  • active
    The initiative or project is currently being worked on.

Countries Operations

Countries Host

Scope

  • national
    Initiative that operates in and focuses mainly on one country, whether on a national or sub-national level.

Industry

Stakeholders

  • Private sector
    Privately owned commercial (for-profit) entities of all sizes, including SMEs
  • Public sector
    National and sub-national, local government entities, agencies from all branches (policy-making, executive, adjudication)
  • Civil society
    non-governmental organisations (national or international), foundations funded by private entities, faith-based organisations, Professional associations, Industry associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Global Compact Networks

Type

  • Engagement-focused initiative
    Joint declarations of intent, Joint capacity and learning initiatives, Industry-specific working groups, Joint events/awareness raising, Joint activities and integrity tools

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