Global Gateway in Mozambique
© European Union, 2024
Global Gateway is the European strategy to boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. Through a 'Team Europe approach', Global Gateway brings together the EU, its Member States and their financial and development institutions to mobilise the private sector to leverage investments promoting sustainable growth.
Between 2021 and 2027, Team Europe is mobilising up to €300 billion of investments for sustainable, transformational and high-quality projects, taking into account the needs of partner countries and ensuring lasting benefits for local communities. This allows EU’s partners to create resilient and sustainable societies and economies, but also create opportunities for the EU Member States’ private sector to invest and remain competitive, whilst ensuring the highest environmental and labour standards, as well as sound financial management.
Global Gateway offer in Mozambique
Under the Global Gateway strategy, the EU - Mozambique partnership for sustainable and inclusive development focuses on three main areas:
1. Accelerating the Green Transition
(“Growing Green” priority)
Renewable Energy – National Control Centre for Energy Infrastructure (€57 million) This programme supports the construction of a National Control Centre for Energy Infrastructure to:
- Increase the production and distribution of renewable energy
- Improve the reliability and stability of the national grid
- Enhance access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy
Blue Economy – Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative (€35 million) This initiative promotes sustainable economic opportunities linked to Mozambique’s coastal and marine resources by:
- Supporting coastal communities and blue-economy value chains
- Encouraging investment and job creation in blue economy sectors
- Strengthening the sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems
2. Accelerating Sustainable Growth and Decent Job Creation
Digitalisation – VaMoz Digital! (€10 million) VaMoz Digital! supports Mozambique’s digital transformation by:
- Expanding digital connectivity and digital services
- Strengthening digital skills and innovation
- Creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and jobs in the digital economy
3. Improving Education, Training and Research
(“Growing Youth” priority)
Education – Supporting Education Reform in Mozambique (€60 million) This programme supports national education reforms to:
- Improve access to quality education for children and young people
- Enhance teacher training and learning outcomes
- Equip young people with the skills needed for further studies and the labour market
By aligning with Mozambique’s national development priorities and investing in renewable energy, the blue economy, digitalisation and education, the Global Gateway strategy is contributing to a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for Mozambique.