As an example, IFAD supported projects targeting poverty reduction in rural areas, combat and reduce hunger, malnutrition, and to raise the productivity and incomes of our people living in absolute poverty. Our efforts benefited from the continued support of our bilateral and multilateral partners. We managed to achieve these positive results due to the determination and commitment of all Mozambicans to fight poverty. Notwithstanding this result and the positive projections that indicate that rate of growth will be maintained up to 2014, the demographic data does not follow the same trend.
The proportion of poor people in total population reduced from 69.4% in 1997 to 54.1% in 2003. As a result, the Mozambican economy has been growing at a rate slightly higher than 7% a year with significant impact on the population well-being. In this regard, Mozambique embarked on a five year plan (2005-2009) that aims at poverty reduction through a PRSP nationally known as PARPA that reflects this integrated approach. We strongly believe that an integrated approach that takes into considerations the major constraints, among which I would highlight: sustainable development centred in the human being, capacity building, diseases and a high degree of commitment, harmonization and complementarity of intervention of all stakeholders. Regrettably, so far a lot remains to be done to successfully half the number of people living in poverty by 2015.Īchieving Millennium Development Goals is still a considerable challenge for many countries. The topic of this session could not be more timely scheduled as we reach the mid-term for the timeframe set for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). I am glad to know that this session of the Governing Council will discuss important issues pertaining to empowerment of rural communities through employment and livelihood. As requested by IFAD, I will put into perspective the proposed recommendations made by the High-level Panel on United Nations System-wide Coherence in the Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance and the Environment. It is a great privilege for me to share with this august gathering the views and expectation of the Government and People of Mozambique on its efforts to eradicate poverty and the contributions of IFAD and all United Nations entities to this endeavour. I would like to seize this opportunity to convey my profound gratitude to the Government of Italy and IFAD for the cordial hospitality accorded to me and to my delegation since our arrival in Rome. Honourable Tommaso Schioppa, Minister for Economy and Finance of the Italian Republic,ĭistinguished Representatives of Member States,ĭistinguished Representative from the Holy See,Īllow me at the outset to express my appreciation to the President of IFAD for the kind invitation extended to me to take part at the inaugural ceremony of the Thirtieth Session of IFAD´s Governing Council. Your Excellency James Harvey Chairperson of the Governing Council of IFAD,
National Designated Authorities partnership platform.International Aid Transparency Initiative.Insurance for Rural Resilience and Economic Development.Facility for Refugees, Migrants, Forced Displacement and Rural Stability.Climate and Commodity Hedging to Enable Transformation.China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation Facility.Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme.Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia.
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