Work
Principles. Activities. Clients.
Principles
Baobabs. (Tjaart van Staden.)
Focus
Our activities range from research and analysis, program management, and survey design and data collection to firm representation.
Initially, we prioritized investor support and risk assessment, and the mining sector, with some attention to environmental and social assessment, rural development, and business conditions.
Our focus in rural and urban areas covers:
Business development and linkages of micro, small, medium, and large enterprises.
Program and project design, implementation, and impact evaluation.
Government and donor policies, processes, and practices relevant to investors and development.
Cahora Bassa dam. (Tjaart van Staden.)
Perspective
Sustainable development and investment are best delivered through clearly designed and monitored programs that are aligned with government priorities and development goals, and the expectations of participating communities.
We can help deliver such development and investment since OzMozis:
Is a Mozambican SME that has succeeded in the challenging national business and development environment.
Has strong cultural and gender awareness and stakeholder empathy, and understanding of government and private sector behaviors.
Appreciates relevant international and local political economy and development contexts.
Activities
Over 70 tasks completed, some performed by OzMozis staff in a personal capacity.
Data collection and analysis, program management, and representation of firms.
Mainly concerning Mozambique but also in 15 other African countries.
Task duration ranges from a few weeks to multiple years.
Recent Activities
Peri-urban chili processing trainees, Maputo. (PUFAA.)
Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Youth and Women. The “Innovative Financing Models to Increase Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Youth and Women in Mozambique” project assessed the potential of innovative financing models to support vulnerable urban youth and women excluded from economic access opportunities. It included analysis of activities promoting female economic empowerment, and steps to implement recommended financing models.
SME metal worker in Tete city. (OzMozis.)
Business Plan Competition to Promote Youth Jobs Growth. The “Market Study for a Business Plan Competition to Promote Jobs Growth in Mozambique” assessed the interest of SMEs and entrepreneurs in a business plan competition to support jobs growth. Survey data from 300 SMEs would also help design a program to address youth employment access. The survey was cancelled when it was partly complete due to Covid-19. However, the contract was modified to analyse how SMEs were affected by Covid-19, based on a telephone survey.
Meal milled from smallholder maize, Manica. (OzMozis.)
Contract Farming Costs and Benefits. The impact of contract farming on the production and well-being of contract growers, and on participating aggregator firms, was analyzed by the “Mozambique Agricultural Aggregator Pilot, MAAP”. The task included three annual surveys of initially 2,500 smallholders concerning the employment and welfare impact of contract farming, and annual surveys of the nine participating aggregators that focused on the costs and benefits of their contract farming programs.
Cleaning cotton from project growers, Niassa. (OzMozis.)
Evaluation of a Fund to Strengthen Smallholders and SMEs. The “Catalytic Fund for Innovation and Demonstration” aimed to improve the capacity of smallholders and SMEs in the Zambezi Valley and Nacala Corridor to access markets and technology via linkages with agribusiness. The impact on smallholders of the 14 participating agribusiness subprojects was evaluated through two annual surveys of 1,600 households, and a survey of subproject implementation progress. The index of women’s economic empowerment in agriculture was calculated from household survey data.
Women stakeholder discussion, Nampula. (OzMozis.)
Environmental and Social Assessment of a Transmission Line. The “Update of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the 400 kV Transmission Line between Nacala and Chimuara” revised the environmental and social impact assessment of the 840 Km transmission line to reflect changes in the route, population numbers and location, and property ownership. It included a survey of 3,700 households and the mapping of affected household land and infrastructure, and the preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan.
Installing solar panels, Beira. (AMER.)
Credit Line for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project” funded a credit line to BCI (Mozambique’s largest bank), and provided related technical assistance. Project tasks included supporting market development for energy efficiency and renewable energy, assessing bank staff training needs, training bank staff and applicant businesses, and assessing funding proposals from a technical perspective.
Footware trader sorting her wares, Tete. (OzMozis.)
Women-owned SMEs and Individual Women Traders in Cross-border Trade. The “Baseline Assessment in Mozambique of Women-owned Small and Medium Enterprises and Women Traders Involved in Cross-border Trade” surveyed women traders and SMEs at Ressano Garcia on the Mozambique/South Africa border. It investigated the impact of government policies and measures concerning Covid-19 on trading options, and on the markets and other selling locations away from the border that were used by the traders and SMEs.
Ore for IFZ anchor steel/vanadium mill, Tete. (Baobab.)
Creation of an Industrial Free Zone Based on a Steel and Vanadium Project. In the “Investment Options and the Establishment of an Industrial Free Zone” activity, OzMozis identified ways for Baobab Resources to gain a favourable classification under the Investment Law for its planned steel and vanadium project in Tete province; the establishment of an Industrial Free Zone was recommended. Once government accepted the idea in principle, OzMozis worked with Baobab on its successful IFZ proposal.
Cement and clinker producer, Maputo. (OzMozis.)
Evaluation of the Chire Limestone Deposit in the Context of the National Cement Industry. The Chire limestone deposit in Zambézia province is a potentially significant resource for cement production. The evaluation reviews the deposit’s current and potential place in the national cement production industry, covering its technical, economic, marketing and qualitative aspects.
Activity Details
| Activity | Activity | Sector | Key Words | Location | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozambique Agricultural Aggregator Pilot (MAAP) MAAP analyzed the impact of contract farming on the production and well-being of contract growers, and on participating aggregator firms. It entailed three annual household surveys on the employment and welfare impact of contract farming on 2,500 smallholder contract and comparison growers, and annual surveys of nine firms that focused on the cost/benefit analysis of their Contract grower programs. OzMozis was MAAP Program Manager. | Mozambique Agricultural Aggregator Pilot (MAAP) | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business survey, Contract grower, Household survey, Job creation, Market development and access, Smallholder | Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Manica - Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Niassa - Mozambique | 2017-2020 |
| Evaluation of the Subprojects Financed by the Catalytic Fund for Innovation and Demonstration The catalytic fund in the Integrated Growth Poles Project was to improve the capacity of smallholder and SMEs in the Zambezi Valley and Nacala Corridor to access markets and technologies via linkages with agribusinesses. Impact was analyzed through two annual surveys of 1,600 households working with 14 participating agribusinesses. The index of womens’ economic empowerment in agriculture was calculated from household survey data. | Evaluation of the Subprojects Financed by the Catalytic Fund for Innovation and Demonstration | Agriculture and rural development, Finance | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business survey, Contract grower, Household survey, Market development and access, Smallholders, SME, Women | Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Manica - Mozambique, Nacala Corridor - Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Niassa - Mozambique, Sofala - Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique, Zambezi Valley - Mozambique, Zambézia - Mozambique | 2019-2020 |
| Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) The AECF supports private sector agriculture and livestock, agro-industry, rural finance (including mobile money platforms and weather insurance),rural media and communications, agriculture research applications, and renewable energy and alternative technology projects. An OzMozis manager was the Chair of the Investment Committee and some sectoral Sub-Committees. | Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) | Agriculture and rural development | Access to finance, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Challenge fund, Climate change, Job creation, Poverty alleviation, Renewable energy, SME | Sub-Saharan Africa, Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Gaza - Mozambique, Inhambane - Mozambique, Manica - Mozambique, Maputo, Nampula, Sofala, Zambézia | 2010-2017 |
| State of Climate Smart Agriculture in Mozambique The analysis of climate smart agriculture was based on reviews of policy and programs, and interaction with research, extension, crop/livestock institutes, agribusinesses and financial services, as well as with donors, government, producers and producer organizations. | State of Climate Smart Agriculture in Mozambique | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Climate change | Mozambique | 2015 |
| Food Wastage and Spoilage in Africa, Mozambique Component The paper reviewed policy and other issues relevant to food wastage and spoilage of soy bean, groundnut, sesame and cassava. | Food Wastage and Spoilage in Africa, Mozambique Component | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food security | Mozambique | 2014 |
| Inclusive Industries Program, Mozambique component The African Development Bank's Inclusive Industries Program promoted linkages between micro, small and medium enterprises, and large industrial enterprises. The program in Mozambique analyzed a large forestry project in Nampula Province. | Inclusive Industries Program, Mozambique component | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Business linkages, Forestry, SME | Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique | 2013-2014 |
| Agro-finance study, Mozambique component The study for the IFC analyzed the banana and cashew value chains, assessed farmer production methods and yields,developed farmer and farm income profiles, and analyzed agricultural finance supply and demand. | Agro-finance study, Mozambique component | Agriculture and rural development | Access to finance, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Smallholder, Value chains | Mozambique | 2013 |
| Mine Action Evaluation, Mozambique component The study evaluated whether a mine action program delivered the foreseen development benefits to mine-affected communities, the effectiveness of central mine action programs, and the program’s value for money. | Mine Action Evaluation, Mozambique component | Agriculture and rural development | Land mine | Mozambique | 2013 |
| Taxation of the Agriculture Sector in Mozambique The study analyzed the rates and administration of taxation for agriculture in Mozambique, and evaluated the impact of taxation compared to other sector challenges. Taxation was not a major constraint to the entry and investment of large firms in the agriculture sector but was for small and informal firms. | Taxation of the Agriculture Sector in Mozambique | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, SME, Tax and fiscal law | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Opportunity for a Mozambique AECF Competition This proposal was prepared for the AECF and donors active in Mozambique. A competition focused on rural poverty, employment and growth would align with national priorities of poverty alleviation, agriculture development and private sector led growth. | Opportunity for a Mozambique AECF Competition | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Challenge fund, Poverty alleviation, SME | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Preparation of the Second Round of the AECF Zimbabwe Window This report analyzed the experience with the first Zimbabwe AECF competition, and identified issues relevant to a second. At the request of the Minister of Finance, a concept note for a separate SME competition was included. | Preparation of the Second Round of the AECF Zimbabwe Window | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Challenge fund, Poverty alleviation, SME | Zimbabwe | 2010 |
| Establishing an Institutional Anchorage of a Loan Guarantee Fund/facility to Serve the Agribusiness Sector in Mozambique The paper identified an institutional arrangement for a national loan guarantee fund that would be acceptable to government, and improve financial access for commercial farmers, farmer associations, and SMEs involved in agri-business and agriculture-related value chains. | Establishing an Institutional Anchorage of a Loan Guarantee Fund/facility to Serve the Agribusiness Sector in Mozambique | Agriculture and rural development | Access to finance, Agribusiness, Agriculture, SME, Value chains | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Australia-Africa Agriculture Training Facility From visits to Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda and Uganda, and based on African national priorities and Australian comparative advantage, four training topics were identified: dry-land farming; post-harvest management; water harvesting and smallscale irrigation; and livestock management, dairying and meat processing. | Australia-Africa Agriculture Training Facility | Agriculture and rural development | Agriculture, Training and T.A. | Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda | 2009-2010 |
| A Zimbabwe Window of the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund The AECF methodology for agribusiness, renewable energy, rural financial services and adaptation to climate change was slightly modified for a first competition in Zimbabwe, which was financed by AusAID. The report included a risk evaluation, and a financial and governance due diligence assessment. | A Zimbabwe Window of the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Challenge fund, Risk assessment | Zimbabwe | 2009 |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lending of the Comercial and Investment Bank (BCI) The project funded and provided technical assistance to a credit line to BCI for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Tasks included supporting market development, training assessments, training bank staff and applicant businesses, and technical assessment of funding proposals. MACS Energy and Water, RINAC and OzMozis collaborated in this task. | Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lending of the Comercial and Investment Bank (BCI) | Energy | Access to finance, Energy efficiency, Market development and access, Renewable energy, SME, Training and T.A. | Mozambique | 2016-2017 |
| Commentaries and "The View from Maputo" OzMozis prepared four commentaries and a monthly newsletter ("The View from Maputo") for Dragoman, a firm handling corporate strategy, country entry and risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement. | Commentaries and "The View from Maputo" | Investment | Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation | Mozambique | 2013-2015 |
| Framework for Investor Success in Mozambique This guide for foreign investors covered Mozambique's expectations of investors, relevant Mozambican national priorities, common challenges for investors, and realistic engagement goals and performance measures. | Framework for Investor Success in Mozambique | Investment | Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation | Mozambique | 2014 |
| Investment Policy Review of Mozambique Capitalizing on Investment Following OECD’s Policy Framework for Investment methodology, the report covered the national investment policy's impact on national and foreign investment, investment promotion and facilitation, infrastructure, and the financial sector. Data sources were stakeholder interviews, and documents. | Investment Policy Review of Mozambique | Investment | Financial sector, Investment policy and facilitation | Mozambique | 2010-2012 |
| Review of the Mozambique Presidential International Advisory Board This was an evaluation of the performance of the Presidential International Advisory Board and related Danish funding. | Review of the Mozambique Presidential International Advisory Board | Investment | Investment policy and facilitation | Mozambique | 2011 |
| International Experience with Disaster Financing and Lessons for Mozambique The study was commissioned by the national disaster management institute, INGC, to design a long-term disaster financing system. Funding options considered were a contingency fund linked to INGC, commercial insurance of national sovereign risk, and commercial insurance of agricultural and other producers, and infrastructure. OzMozis and MALEfin partnered for this task. | International Experience with Disaster Financing and Lessons for Mozambique | Environment and social issues, Finance | Access to finance, Climate change, Disaster management | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Evaluation of Chire Calcarium Deposit and its Place in the Cement Production Industry The evaluation studies the limestone deposit in Chire, Zambézia province, in the context of the national cement production industry. It covers technical, economic, marketing and qualitative issues. Trasmy and OzMozis are partners for this task. | Evaluation of Chire Calcarium Deposit and its Place in the Cement Production Industry | Minerals and oil/gas | Beneficiation, Cement, Limestone, Mining | Mozambique, Zambézia - Mozambique | 2021-2022 |
| Update of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the 840 Km and 400 kV Transmission Line between Nacala and Chimuara Updating the ESIA of this 840 km 400kV transmission line in Zambézia and Nampula provinces involved a survey of 3,700 households (including the measuement and mapping of affected household land and infrastructure),and the preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan that was consistent with the 2012 national environmental legislation. OzMozis, JGP Consultoria e Participações and EcoAfrica were partners in this task. | Update of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the 840 Km and 400 kV Transmission Line between Nacala and Chimuara | Energy, Environment and social issues | Electricity transmission, Environmental and social assessment, Household survey, Resettlement action plan | Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Zambézia - Mozambique | 2018-2021 |
| Investment Options and the Establishment of an Industrial Free Zone OzMozis identified options for Baobab Resources to gain a favorable investor status under the Investment Law for its planned steel and vanadium project in Tete by establishing a related industrial free zone. Once government accepted the idea in principle, OzMozis worked with Baobab on its successful IFZ proposal. | Investment Options and the Establishment of an Industrial Free Zone | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Beneficiation, Investment policy and facilitation, Iron ore | Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique | 2015-2017 |
| Local Procurement and Financial Access Opportunities for SMEs in the Mining Sector, Tete Province This field- and interview-based study under the Financial Sector Deepening program (FSDMoç) examined how SMEs in all sectors fared in Tete's mining-dominated economy, including from an access-to-finance perspective. SMEs based on agriculture were among the more enduring, and had an important role in developing value chains in a challenging environment. | Local Procurement and Financial Access Opportunities for SMEs in the Mining Sector, Tete Province | Finance, Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Access to finance, Agriculture, Mining, SME, Value chains | Mozambique | 2016 |
| Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment of the Mining and Gas Sectors in Mozambique The SESA was a strategic assessment of social and environmental issues, policies and regulations, covering sector governance as well as project development, operation and maintenance, and project closing activities. It was undertaken through the Mining and Gas Technical Assistance Project. OzMozis implemented this task in association with Cardno Emerging Markets. | Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment of the Mining and Gas Sectors in Mozambique | Environment and social issues, Minerals and oil/gas | Environmental and social assessment, Gas, Mining | Mozambique | 2014-2016 |
| Mining Investment and Governance Assessment (MInGov) MinGov designed and piloted in eight African countries and Peru a tool to assess mining sector governance quality, sector competitiveness and attractiveness for investment. The assessment was implemented through interviews with the mining sector, government, civil society, and financial institutions. An OzMozis manager was MinGov Team Leader. | Mining Investment and Governance Assessment (MInGov) | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Governance (mining),Mining | Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia | 2014-2016 |
| Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) of Development Corridors in Mozambique The SESA reviewed strategic environmental and social issues in the national corridor development program, and identified environmental and social considerations to be prioritized in the TORs of environment and social impact assessments of seven corridors (Beira, Libombos, Maputo, Mueda, Nacala, North-South and Zambêzia). OzMozis implemented this task in association with Envirosig and MRPC. | Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) of Development Corridors in Mozambique | Environment and social issues | Development corridors, Environmental and social assessment, Regional development and planning | Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique, Nacala - Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Sofala - Mozambique, Zambézia - Mozambique | 2014-2015 |
| Enhancing the Capabilities of Mozambican SMEs to be Effectively Integrated in the Oil and Gas Value Chain in the Rovuma Basin The study investigated how Mozambique could realize its local content ambitions by maximizing the participation of local enterprises, especially SMEs, as suppliers of goods and services in the oil and gas value chain in the Rovuma Basin. Main study tools were interviews with extractive firms and their contractors, and a field survey of SMEs. OzMozis partnered with ICC for this task. | Enhancing the Capabilities of Mozambican SMEs to be Effectively Integrated in the Oil and Gas Value Chain in the Rovuma Basin | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Business linkages, Business survey, Gas, Local content, SME | Mozambique, Rovuma Basin - Mozambique | 2015 |
| Opportunities to Improve Financial Inclusion Building on the Investments and Economic Activities Associated with the Extractives Sector in Mozambique Prepared from a Markets for the Poor (M4P) perspective, this study for the Financial Sector Deepening program (FSDMoç) focused on Tete Province to review the opportunities and barriers to expand financial services to SMEs, individuals and rural households involved in economic activities linked to the resources boom. The study identified market segments and necessary interventions at the micro, small and large scales. | Opportunities to Improve Financial Inclusion Building on the Investments and Economic Activities Associated with the Extractives Sector in Mozambique | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Access to finance, Business linkages, Mining, SME | Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique | 2015 |
| Mineral Sands in Mozambique: Summary Status and Issues This report noted the exploitation of mineral sands, established and new entrants, and issues affecting the sector. | Mineral Sands in Mozambique: Summary Status and Issues | Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Mineral sands | Mozambique | 2014 |
| Decision-making in the Gas Industry in Mozambique, Focus on Liquid Natural Gas and Gas-to-Liquid The report covered gas development, LNG and gas-to-liquid status and prospects; government role in sector development; stakeholders; significance of local issues for industry development; regional and ethnic issues; and the role of parastatals. | Decision-making in the Gas Industry in Mozambique, Focus on Liquid Natural Gas and Gas-to-Liquid | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation | Mozambique | 2014 |
| Minerals and Gas in Mozambique A Brief Introduction to Investment Options Main investment options for minerals and gas in Mozambique were described, plus the demand for FDI in power generation and transmission, and other infrastructure related to extractive industry. | Minerals and Gas in Mozambique | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Mining | Mozambique | 2013 |
| Australia-Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) The AAPF was an AusAID-funded, Africa-wide technical assistance program focused on mining sector governance and related regional and infrastructure planning, public policy (especially economic policy and governance),and agriculture and food security. An OzMozis manager was AAPF Facility Director. | Australia-Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) | Agriculture and rural development, Finance, Minerals and oil/gas | Agriculture, Governance (economic policy),Governance (mining) | Africa | 2011-2013 |
| Social and Economic Development Challenges in Cabo Delgado Province This study focused on three issues: social and political developments concerning oil and gas, mining and other economic developments; the presence and impact of the Renamo party in the province; and the organization of the November 2013 local government elections. | Social and Economic Development Challenges in Cabo Delgado Province | Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Investment and business environment, Mining | Mozambique | 2013 |
| Update on Coal Industry Infrastructure Developments in Mozambique Transport infrastructure constraints are one of the main challenges facing the coal industry in Mozambique This note summarized issues related to the four main rail/port systems that were in operation or proposed in connection with the Tete coal fields. | Update on Coal Industry Infrastructure Developments in Mozambique Transport infrastructure constraints are one of the main challenges facing the coal industry in Mozambique | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Coal, Railways and ports | Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique | 2013 |
| Appropriateness of Delivery Channels of the Mozambique Regional Gateway Program The study evaluated the planned delivery channels of the Mozambique Regional Gateway Program's three objectives (development of spatial planning tools and products in government; creation of a transport regulatory body; and identification and promotion of corridor-related investment in Mozambique and beyond). | Appropriateness of Delivery Channels of the Mozambique Regional Gateway Program | Investment | Development corridors, Regional development and planning | Mozambique | 2013 |
| Railways and the Mozambique Hinterland The note explained the reorientation underway of southern Africa’s railway transport geography as the north-south links that dominated the region during the second half of the 20th century are being realigned west-east. | Railways and the Mozambique Hinterland | Investment | Development corridors, Regional development and planning, Railways and ports | Southern Africa | 2013 |
| Education and Training Study, Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique The study included a gap analysis of coal mining skill demand and supply; a review of the Mozambican education and training environment, and of government and donor roles in skilled labor market development; and a comparison of engineering degree courses in Mozambique with those at University of Queensland. OzMozis partnered with Cardno Emerging Markets for this task. | Education and Training Study, Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique | Employment, Minerals and oil/gas | Coal, Labor market, Mining, Skill demand and supply, Training and T.A. | Mozambique | 2012 |
| African Mining Study Tour Alumni Learning Forum in Mozambique The forum expanded networks among study tour alumni, and continued learning on local procurement, mining finance and taxation, and skills development associated with mining. The 63 participants were from 29 African countries, and represented government departments involved in mining, finance, planning and environment, and some NGOs. The forum was held in Tete, and arranged under the Australia-Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF). An OzMozis manager was the Facility Director. | African Mining Study Tour Alumni Learning Forum in Mozambique | Minerals and oil/gas | Governance (mining),Training and T.A. | Africa | 2012 |
| Potential for Investment in the Railway Sector in Zimbabwe This was a background document focused on sector policy aimed at potential investors in the Zimbabwean railway sector. | Potential for Investment in the Railway Sector in Zimbabwe | Investment | Railways and ports | Zimbabwe | 2012 |
| Mozambique Mining and Gas Tax Law Issues Mining and gas tax law topics reviewed included the Mining Fiscal Law, resource rent tax and production tax, capital gains tax, public-private partnerships and mega-projects, corporate social responsibility (CSR),and the Petroleum Fiscal Law. | Mozambique Mining and Gas Tax Law Issues | Finance, Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Mining, Tax and fiscal law | Mozambique | 2012 |
| Tete Coal Transport, the Rio Tinto Experience This note reviewed Rio Tinto’s efforts to address the transport of mined coal to coastal ports in the year after purchasing its mining concession. | Tete Coal Transport, the Rio Tinto Experience | Investment | Coal, Mining, Railways and ports | Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique | 2012 |
| Mining Investment Environment in Mozambique Prepared for a potential investor, this review focused on the business environment relevant to mining sector investment. | Mining Investment Environment in Mozambique | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Mining, Risk assessment | Mozambique | 2012 |
| Assessing Vulnerabilities to Corruption and Supporting Integrity in the Oil for Development Program: Case Studies of Bolivia, Mozambique and Uganda The Mozambique case study identified vulnerabilities to corruption in the petroleum/oil sector that could challenge the integrity of the Oil for Development program. The challenges assessed concerned program implementation and the government role in the sector. | Assessing Vulnerabilities to Corruption and Supporting Integrity in the Oil for Development Program: Case Studies of Bolivia, Mozambique and Uganda | Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Governance (oil and gas) | Mozambique | 2012 |
| Three State-owned Enterprises in Mozambique – CFM, EDM and ENH The national rail and port (CFM),electricity supply and distribution (EDM),and hydrocarbons (ENH) firms were reviewed in terms of stakeholders, role in infrastructure provision and resources, company performance, and partnership and investment strategy. | Three State-owned Enterprises in Mozambique – CFM, EDM and ENH | Investment | Gas, Governance (mining),Governance (oil and gas),Railways and ports, State owned enterprise | Mozambique | 2012 |
| Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Strategic Review OzMozis prepared a presentation on “Achieving our 2030 Vision” based on the Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Strategic Plan. It focused on the impact of SIOC-cdt resources and programs in mine communities, and on collaboration with local government, communities, and other mining companies. | Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Strategic Review | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Community development, Corporate social responsibility, Iron ore | South Africa | 2012 |
| Review of “Zambezi Valley Development Options” The paper “Zambezi Valley Development Options” was prepared by the Vale Columbia Center; OzMozis reviewed it at the request of the Ministry of Mineral Resources. | Review of “Zambezi Valley Development Options” | Investment | Regional development and planning | Mozambique, Zambezi Valley - Mozambique | 2011 |
| Mining environment analysis – Mozambique and Namibia These summary mining sector reviews of Mozambique and Namibia covered the potential for a mining industry, policies and institutions to encourage investment, corporate social responsibility, investment security, and public policy for sustainable development based on mining revenue. AusAID used the studies to identify areas of possible support. | Mining environment analysis – Mozambique and Namibia | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Governance (mining),Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Mining | Mozambique, Namibia | 2010 |
| Mining Sector Reviews The summary mining sector reviews analyzed the current and potential mining industry in Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe. They covered the potential for a mining industry, policies and institutions to encourage investment, corporate social responsibility, investment security, and public policy for sustainable development based on mining revenue. AusAID used the studies to identify areas of possible support. | Mining Sector Reviews | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Governance (mining),Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Mining | Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Zimbabwe | 2010 |
| Regional Planning in Mozambique This concept note outlined a collaborative regional planning program in Mozambique. Proposed activities included study tours for government, industry and community representatives to public/private partnership activities in South Africa, Madagascar and Australia; technical assistance and professional development assignments for planning at the provincial and growth corridor level; and mechanisms for community, industry and government interaction. | Regional Planning in Mozambique | Investment | Regional development and planning | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Risk Analysis for a Mining Project in North-east Burkina Faso This risk analysis was prepared for a mining company considering investing in north-east Burkina Faso. It covered threats from terrorist groups, organized crime, general crime and banditry, and the dynamics of unrest. | Risk Analysis for a Mining Project in North-east Burkina Faso | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Mining, Risk assessment | Burkina Faso | 2010 |
| Terms of Reference for a National Corporate Social Responsibility Policy for Mozambique This was the terms of reference for the development of a comprehensive CSR policy framework for mining, oil and gas, which could increase the development impact of Minerals and oil/gas industries locally and nationally. It was used to develop a national CSR policy for mining, oil and gas, which was possibly the first such comprehensive policy in a developing country. | Terms of Reference for a National Corporate Social Responsibility Policy for Mozambique | Environment and social issues | Corporate social responsibility, Gas, Mining | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Electrification of Tete Province as a Collaborative CSR Activity This was a concept proposal for government, mining related companies, and donors to help plan, finance and implement an electrification program. It encouraged companies work on a coordinated CSR program that could be a catalyst for sustainable development. It did not lead to a project. | Electrification of Tete Province as a Collaborative CSR Activity | Environment and social issues | Corporate social responsibility, Electricity transmission | Mozambique, Tete - Mozambique | 2010 |
| Mozambique Mining Pre-investment Review The report covered issues that investors face in making a decision on investing in the mining sector, including the regulatory and governance context, infrastructure, social and environmental concerns, and security. Two case studies provide context. | Mozambique Mining Pre-investment Review | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Mining, Risk assessment | Mozambique | 2010 |
| Social Assessment Plan, Banfora Gold Project This Social Assessment Plan of a gold mine in south-west Burkina Faso focused on employment generation, local population benefits, and company interaction with artisanal and small-scale miners. | Social Assessment Plan, Banfora Gold Project | Environment and social issues, Minerals and oil/gas | Gold, Environmental and social assessment | Burkina Faso | 2010 |
| Innovative Financing Models to Increase Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Youth and Women in Mozambique This study assessed the potential of innovative financing models to support vulnerable urban youth and women excluded from economic access opportunities. It included analysis of activities promoting female economic empowerment, and the steps to implement recommended innovative financing models. Social Finance and OzMozis were partners for this task. | Innovative Financing Models to Increase Economic Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Youth and Women in Mozambique | Employment, Finance | Access to finance, Economic empowerment, Job creation, Urban, Women, Youth | Mozambique | 2020-2021 |
| Market Study for a Business Plan Competition to Promote Jobs Growth in Mozambique The study was to assess the interest of SMEs and entrepreneurs in a business plan competition to support company and jobs growth. Survey data from 300 SMEs would also help design a program to address youth employment access. The SME survey was cancelled due to Covid-19 when it was partly completed, and the contract was modified to analyze how SMEs were affected by Covid-19 based on a telephone survey. OzMozis and IMC Worldwide were partners for this task. | Market Study for a Business Plan Competition to Promote Jobs Growth in Mozambique | Employment, Investment | Business survey, Covid-19, Job creation, SME, Youth | Mozambique | 2019-2020 |
| Mining and Related Issues in Mozambique This mining sector review and risk assessment covered national political developments, macroeconomic issues, legislative developments (public-private partnership and mega-project laws),labor market, hydrocarbon and mining developments, investment and extractive industry policy, relevant infrastructure projects, CSR requirements, and social, environmental and security issues. | Mining and Related Issues in Mozambique | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Mining, Risk assessment | Mozambique | 2012 |
| Mozambique Oil and Gas Sector Review The oil and gas sector review focused on key stakeholders in the hydrocarbon sector, and business and regulatory risk. | Mozambique Oil and Gas Sector Review | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Gas, Investment policy and facilitation, Oil, Risk assessment | Mozambique | 2011 |
| Baseline Assessment in Mozambique of Women's Small and Medium Enterprises and Cross Border Traders The assessment surveys women traders and SMEs involved in cross-border trade at Ressano Garcia on the Mozambique/South Africa border. It investigates the impact of government policies and measures concerning Covid-19 on the availability of trading options (for example, materials, market, credit) and selling locations away from the border that are used by the traders and SMEs. | Baseline Assessment in Mozambique of Women's Small and Medium Enterprises and Cross Border Traders | Employment, Investment | Business survey, Covid-19, Job creation, SME, Trade, Women, Youth | Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique | 2021 |
| Mongolian Mining Industry and Supply Chain, Investment Climate Benchmark Study This study will consolidate views of mining sector investors, facilitate constructive discussion, and seek areas of alignment. It will include success stories and lessons from other countries, a gap analysis, and an action plan. OzMozis provides a market expert who will help develop, implement and analize a mining investor stakeholder survey, and contribute to a sector SWOT analysis. | Mongolian Mining Industry and Supply Chain, Investment Climate Benchmark Study | Investment, Minerals and oil/gas | Investment and business environment, Investment policy and facilitation, Mining, Risk assessment | Mongolia | 2021-2022 |
| Maniça Water Management and Small Farmer Development Project The project will implement critical flood management structures in the lower Incomati basin, and support the resumption of production by smallscale sugar cane and food crop farmers affected by the 2021 floods. Non-sugar cane farmers, vulnerable families, two sugar companies and the broader community will also benefit from effective flood and water management. OzMozis prepared the concept note and will participate in project preparation. | Maniça Water Management and Small Farmer Development Project | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Contract grower, Flood management, Smallholder, Value chains | Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique | 2021 |
| Improving Smallholders’ Jobs through Agribusiness Linkages Findings of the Mozambique Agricultural Aggregator Pilot (MAAP) A summary of the final MAAP report prepared by OzMozis in 2020, this study analyses how contract agriculture impacts the profits of contracting firms and the welfare of contracted small farmers. It was prepared by Michael Baxter, Christopher Delgado, Jose Manuel Romero and Ian Walker, and published by the World Bank Group as Jobs Working Paper No. 67, 2022. | Improving Smallholders’ Jobs through Agribusiness Linkages | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business survey, Contract grower, Household survey, Job creation, Market development and access, Smallholder | Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Manica - Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Niassa - Mozambique | 2022 |
| MAAP Updating Study This study, which was prepared for the World Bank, summarizes the 2020-2022 performance of aggregator firms that had been monitored under MAAP in 2017-2019. In line with MAAP’s objective, the report discusses the implications of this aggregator performance for a possible subsidy to help expand contract farming systems. | MAAP Updating Study | Agriculture and rural development | Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business survey, Contract grower, Household survey, Job creation, Market development and access, Smallholder | Mozambique, Cabo Delgado - Mozambique, Manica - Mozambique, Maputo - Mozambique, Nampula - Mozambique, Niassa - Mozambique | 2023 |
Clients
Over 45 clients (including funding organizations) from Mozambique, elsewhere in Africa, and beyond.
Client sector distribution:
50% Private sector. Risk assessment and advisory, consulting, resources, logistics, finance firms, and representation.
35% Donors and development agencies.
15% Government of Mozambique. Ministries, agencies, and businesses.
Selected client logos from these three sectors are below.
Private Sector
Donors & Development Agencies
Government of Mozambique
Republic of Mozambique
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Republic of Mozambique
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Republic of Mozambique
Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy
