Mozambique and ECA advance dialogue on stronger creditworthiness and innovative financing for sustainable development

Maputo, Mozambique, 23 September 2026 - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD) have convened a national workshop from 21 to 23 September in Maputo to examine how stronger sovereign creditworthiness and innovative financing solutions can help mobilize resources for Mozambique’s sustainable development priorities. The workshop brought together government institutions, Banco de Moçambique, financial and capital market institutions, development partners, academia and national and international experts. Discussions focused on sovereign creditworthiness, debt sustainability, capital market development, climate and nature finance, and practical measures to strengthen Mozambique’s access to sustainable financing. Mozambique faces significant investment needs alongside limited fiscal space, debt pressures and increasingly demanding international financial conditions. The workshop provided a platform to consider how stronger macroeconomic and institutional foundations, better project preparation and a more diversified financing base can support sustainable investment. As highlighted by Isabel Sumar,...