Industrialization continues to reshape not only Mozambique but Africa as a whole, creating jobs, unlocking opportunities, and transforming communities into engines of growth. MozParks recently had the privilege of joining the Mozambican delegation to share this vision on the international stage at the Fifth Edition of the Turkey–Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF 2025) in Istanbul, Turkey.

Jointly organized by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK), TABEF 2025 brought together leaders and innovators committed to advancing Africa’s economic transformation. MozParks was invited as a distinguished speaker for the panel “Financing Infrastructure Needs of Africa: Turkey’s Build-Operate-Transfer Experience as a Model for Africa’s Infrastructure Development.”

At the panel, MozParks Chairman Adrian Frey emphasized that the organization’s mission extends far beyond infrastructure, it is about building an environment where businesses thrive and communities prosper. Frey shared MozParks’ expansion strategy to develop 20 industrial parks across Mozambique, ensuring that every province has a dedicated space to attract investment, create jobs, and foster inclusive industrial growth.

Using Beluluane Industrial Park as a model, Frey highlighted the tangible impact industrialization can have on local communities. Today, Beluluane supports 10,000 jobs and generates income for over 100,000 people, serving as a powerful example of how industrial parks can drive sustainable development. MozParks now aims to replicate this success across the country, multiplying opportunities, strengthening local supply chains, and opening new doors for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

“An industrial park is, in essence, an ecosystem: it connects investors with opportunities, suppliers with markets, and people with jobs,” said Frey. “This new framework is a milestone for Mozambique. It ensures that large-scale projects generate real local content by sourcing goods and services from within the country, while industrial parks provide the structure, standards, and oversight that make this possible.”

For MozParks, industrialization is more than economic progress, it’s a movement that connects people to opportunity. Each new park represents a step toward a more resilient and diversified Mozambican economy, one that empowers communities and positions the nation as a growing force in Africa’s industrial landscape.

Communities thrive when opportunities reach their doors, and at Beluluane Industrial Park (BIP), MozParks is making that vision a reality. As we expand and grow, it is always inspiring to welcome leaders who share our mission of using industrial development to empower local people, create jobs, and strengthen Boane’s economy. This month, Administrator Lázaro Manuel Bambamba visited the park, received by our General Director, Onório Manuel, to see firsthand how industry and community progress go hand in hand.

From interacting with employees to stepping into high-tech facilities, the Administrator got a close-up look at the wide range of industries operating in the park. He visited companies like Fesco, RA, Beleza, Laresh, and Raxio, each with its own story of growth and innovation. 

What stood out most was the conversation about the future. The Administrator emphasized his priorities for Boane, focusing on creating opportunities for young people, promoting industrial expansion, and the importance of building partnerships that foster sustainable growth. He proposed closer collaboration with MozParks to launch joint initiatives aimed at youth empowerment through cultural, educational, and sports programs.

“Beluluane Industrial Park is a model for what we hope to achieve in Boane,” he said. “Even on a smaller scale, we want to give our youth opportunities that add value to their lives and strengthen our local economy. Working with MozParks, we will create initiatives that inform and inspire young people in our community.”