O crescimento da economia moçambicana

Mozambique is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Economic growth is expected to average around 8% over the next few years, and the country is experiencing period of political and economic stability. Clearly, Mozambique holds a wealth of opportunities for domestic and foreign investors, and developers and contractors in the power sector. While there is undoubtedly still some residual risk involved in investing in emerging economies such as Mozambique, strong evidence points to the fact that the country will become a major market for power sector investors over the next decade. The 3rd Annual Powering Africa: Mozambique Meeting will once again bring together the public and private sector in dynamic dialogue to reveal the latest investment opportunities, provide solutions to obstacles and set the agenda for policy development for the coming year. Why is now the time to invest in Mozambique? Key Fact: Mozambique’s Investment Promotion Centre reported it approved 418 foreign investment projects in the country last year, worth a total of $1.363 billion. Key Fact: ACWA Power Moatize Termoeléctrica, a consortium made up of Brazil’s Vale, Japan’s Mitsui, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and Electricidade de Moçambique, have announced the development of a thermo-electric power station in Mozambique’s Tete province, with an estimated cost of US$1 billion. Key Fact: Power projects worth an anticipated US$12 billion are understood to be in the pipeline as the country’s industry expands. Key Fact: The Japanese government is to grant Mozambique a loan of 17.27 billion yen (167 million US dollars) to build a gas fired power station in Maputo. Key Fact: Mozambican state power company Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) estimates it needs to spend US$2 billion on its primary power transmission network. Key Fact: Decision makers behind the above deals to attend the 3rd Annual Powering Africa: Mozambique in Maputo on the 8th – 9th May, Under the Patronage of H.E. Salvador Namburete, Minister for Energy, Mozambique. Some of the topics to be discussed at this year’s meeting include: · An overview of investment opportunities in Mozambique’s power sector · The role of government in funding and activating power projects · Industrialising coal and gas reserves to meet international and domestic demand · Capacity building projects in the energy and power sector to meet increased demand · The renewable energy map- why is hydro power the next big story? · The big issue development of grid-connections and transmission – what are the solutions? · Solving the off-taker issue: what alternatives need to be considered. · An examination of new generation projects and funding options · Using socially and economically responsible investing to enhance profits Download the programme to view the full list of topics to be discussed