MozParks and the United Nations Development Programme have formalized a USD 6 million partnership under the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace and Security (RISE-PS) Project. The agreement was signed by MozParks’ General Director, Onório Manuel, and Edo Stork, UNDP Country Representative in Mozambique. Supported through a Funding and Implementation Agreement involving the African Development Bank, the Government of Mozambique, and UNDP Mozambique, the initiative reinforces a collaborative effort to promote inclusive economic growth and resilience nationwide.
The project will be implemented in the province of Cabo Delgado, in Afungi, representing a milestone toward advancing sustainable economic development in Cabo Delgado Province.
A key flagship intervention under the RISE-PS Project is the development of an SME Village within the Afungi Industrial Park. The project will include the construction of 50,000 m² of critical infrastructure which will allow SMEs to operate within a structured industrial area. An occupancy programme will also be launched to attract up to 100 MSMEs to this area as a way of fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening value chains, and promoting economic growth to Cabo Delgado.
In parallel, MozParks will play a central role in implementing a youth internship programme through the MozYouth Foundation which provides young Mozambicans with hands-on work experience. The initiative will establish 108 partnerships with private-sector companies to create structured internship opportunities for young people across key economic sectors.
The programme will offer targeted, industry-relevant training, covering areas such as soft skills, occupational health and safety, and professional mentorship. This initiative will benefit 1,055 young Mozambicans in Cabo Delgado, Niassa and Nampula, equipping them with the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
The initiative with RISE-PS aligns with MozParks’ broader vision of industrial parks in Cabo Delgado, contributing to its nationwide strategy of establishing 20 industrial parks across all Mozambican provinces, and reinforcing inclusive industrialisation and sustainable economic expansion.
