Maputo, Mozambique – May 31, 2024 – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) continues its mission to stimulate private sector investment in Mozambique, marked by today’s visit to the Beluluane Industrial Park (BIP), MozPark’s flagship park. Hosted by MozParks General Director, Onorio Manuel, and the Beluluane Park Coordinator, Edilson Madime, the delegation was led by IFC Country Manager Mehita Fanny, accompanied by the economists Michelle Gomes Souto and Pedro Andre Samo.
The IFC team’s visit underscores their commitment to fostering conditions favorable for private sector investment, specifically in the manufacturing and services sectors. Mehita Fanny expressed admiration for MozParks, highlighting it as a prime example of a demand-driven industrial park. She noted that MozParks’ strategy, which prioritizes anchor projects, significantly enhances growth capacity and sets a benchmark for similar initiatives.
During their visit, the IFC delegation visited key facilities within the park, including Duys Moçambique, ETG Steel Solution, and newly-opened Raxio Data Centre. These visits provided valuable insights into the operations and potential of these projects.
The visit marks a pivotal step in strengthening the collaboration between IFC and MozParks, aiming to attract more private sector investments to drive economic growth and development across Mozambique.
