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Summary of Mozambique's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Progress Report 2011-2014

Introduction

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Mozambique, covering the period 2011-2014, outlines the government's medium-term strategy to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty and vulnerability. It defines three main objectives: increased production and productivity in the agriculture and fishery sectors, promotion of employment, and human and social development. The report also highlights support pillars related to governance and macroeconomy, aiming to identify progress and gaps in implementation.

Core Content and Objectives

• Objective 1: Increased production and productivity in the agriculture and fishery sectors

  • The PRSP aimed to reduce poverty by boosting agricultural output and productivity.
  • Key indicators included the number of producers assisted by extension activities, fishermen receiving assistance, bovine livestock vaccination rates, and environmental educators.
  • In 2013, 50% of the indicators achieved their targets, 25% made progress, and 25% were far behind.
  • Despite adverse agro-meteorological conditions, the government and partners supported the sector with production factors and technical assistance, resulting in 48,996,000 tons of food crops produced.
  • Fishery production increased sharply, reaching 672,528 tons by 2013, which is 449% of the 2014 target.

• Objective 2: Promotion of employment

  • The objective focuses on creating a secure and adaptable employment system.
  • Key indicators included the number of firms licensed in the simplified regime, jobs created, and professional training centers.
  • In 2013, 33.3% of the indicators achieved their targets, 22.2% made progress, and 44.4% underperformed.
  • The number of firms licensed in the simplified regime surpassed the 2014 target by 2013.
  • However, the number of enterprise incubators and knowledge transfer centers remained below target, raising concerns about the full achievement of the objective.
  • The "Doing Business" ranking improved slightly, but the country still had not reached its 2014 target of 113th position.

• Objective 3: Human and social development

  • The objective aims to enhance access to social services, ensure basic social security, and improve social infrastructure.
  • Key indicators included institutionalized childbirth coverage, immunization completion, health graduates, primary school enrollment, and operational water sources.
  • By 2013, most indicators had achieved or exceeded their targets, including immunization completion, antiretroviral treatment coverage, and water source expansion.
  • The net school enrollment rate for six-year-olds reached 79.4% in 2013, surpassing the 2014 target of 76%.
  • The student-teacher ratio in primary education remained above the target, indicating challenges in achieving the desired improvement.

Key Achievements in Support Pillars

• Governance Pillar

  • Efforts to improve public service access and reduce corruption were noted, with the introduction of service charters and brochures.
  • Training of public and local authority staff increased yearly.
  • The number of one-stop service centers expanded from one to five, improving service delivery.
  • Decentralization efforts improved local governance and public utility provision, with the District Development Monitoring System expanded to 128 districts.

• Macroeconomy and Public Finance Management Pillar

  • The government met or exceeded several targets, including the allocation of tax identification numbers and the volume of lending to the economy.
  • Public finance management and procurement processes were improved, with 92% of the planned targets achieved.
  • The General State Account was published on time, and the financial system's coverage expanded.

Conclusion

The 2011-2014 PRSP Progress Report highlights both achievements and challenges in Mozambique's poverty reduction efforts. While significant progress was made in human and social development and some aspects of employment promotion, the agriculture and fishery sectors, as well as the employment objective, still face challenges in fully meeting their targets. The report emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and the need for adjustments to ensure that the PRSP's goals are met by the end of the implementation period. External evaluations will be conducted to assess overall performance and the effectiveness of the strategies implemented.