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Mozambique launches agriculture reform focused on financing

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Mozambique’s Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries launched its first coordinating council in Matola to speed up reforms, financing and transformation in the agricultural, environmental and fisheries sectors. Minister Roberto Mito Albino called for stronger coordination, infrastructure, services and partnerships, according to Club of Mozambique.

Mozambique’s Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries opened its first coordinating council on Thursday in Matola, focusing on an agricultural reform centred on financing, according to Club of Mozambique. Minister Roberto Mito Albino called for stronger institutions and improved coordination between the central, provincial and local levels.

The reform aims in particular to remove obstacles holding back production and make the sector more productive, competitive and resilient, the minister said. The government also intends to promote coherent policies and management more focused on solving citizens’ problems, reports Club of Mozambique.

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