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Map of Mozambique Last Reviewed: 25 June 2009

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Trade and Investment with the UK

UK exports from Mozambique totalled nearly £11.4m in 2008 and UK imports were valued at almost £59.63m. The UK is the second largest investor in Mozambique, after South Africa. UK companies now operating in Mozambique include BP Amoco (petroleum distribution), Shell, Crown Agents, PWC, KPMG, P&O, Land Rover, Unilever, Intertek, WSP, Lonhro, Aquifer, Barlows, British American Tobacco, Scott Wilson, Rio Tinto, Roughtons, ED&F Man, Bactec and Turner and Townsend.

UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: Mozambique

Development

In spite of a high growth rate in the last 10 years, Mozambique remains one of the poorest countries in the region, with a per capita GDP well below the African average. The fight against poverty is the Mozambican government's top priority. Its Poverty Reduction Strategy has had some success, reducing the proportion of Mozambicans living in absolute poverty from 69% in 1997 to 54% in 2003. At 16%, the prevalence of HIV infection, while high, remains lower than the regional average. Systemic problems (connected to the governance problems referred to in the Economy section above) and lack of capacity, especially in education and health, are the major development challenges.

DFID’s aid contribution in Mozambique amounts to £65million for 2009/2010, 70% of which will be direc budgetary support.

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Mozambique

Address:

High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique
21 Fitzroy Square
London W1T 6EL

Telephone:

(020) 7383 3800

Fax:

(020) 7383 3801

Office hours:

Mon-Fri: 0930-1300 and 1400-1700