AfDB and Mozambique Strengthen Partnership to Maximize $1.3B Development Portfolio
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Mozambique have concluded the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR), reinforcing their joint commitment to enhancing the impact, efficiency, and alignment of AfDB-funded projects with Mozambique’s development priorities.
Held from 18–19 June, the two-day workshop brought together government ministries, project implementation units, and key stakeholders to assess the progress of the Bank’s $1.3 billion active portfolio in Mozambique. The review focused on identifying and addressing implementation challenges, improving project delivery, and optimizing collaboration between development partners.
Mozambique’s Minister of Finance, Carla Alexandra Loveira, emphasized the importance of the CPPR as a platform for collective reflection and progress tracking. “The CPPR provides an invaluable opportunity for us to collectively scrutinize our progress, learn from past experiences, and refine our strategies. Our shared goal is to overcome implementation challenges to ensure timely and effective project execution,” she said.
Minister Loveira added that the review should mark a turning point in unlocking the full potential of development finance to drive Mozambique’s economic and social advancement.
AfDB Country Manager for Mozambique, Macmillan Anyanwu, praised the collaborative spirit of the review, noting its value in promoting transparency, accountability, and results. “This joint review underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring that Bank-funded projects in Mozambique deliver maximum impact and contribute effectively to the country’s development agenda,” he said.
Discussions during the CPPR covered key performance drivers such as operational quality, capacity enhancement for project teams, streamlined Bank supervision protocols, and improved donor coordination mechanisms. These areas were identified as crucial to accelerating results and maximizing the return on development investment.
The findings of the CPPR will inform an updated Country Portfolio Improvement Plan, which will include concrete actions and recommendations to address identified shortcomings. The strategic plan will be submitted for endorsement by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and relevant sector ministers, by the end of June 2025.
As of April 2025, the Bank’s active portfolio in Mozambique consists of 42 operations across 32 projects. The investments are primarily concentrated in the energy sector (51%), followed by transport (28%), agriculture (16%), water and sanitation (2%), economic governance (2%), and social sectors (1%).
The 2025 CPPR marks a significant step toward deeper cooperation between the African Development Bank and Mozambique, aiming to drive inclusive growth and improve the lives of Mozambicans through effective, accountable, and transformative development financing.
