Mozambique's National Development Strategy (ENDE) 2025–2044

Overview of Mozambique's National Development Strategy (ENDE) 2025–2044

The Mozambique's National Development Strategy (Estratégia Nacional de Desenvolvimento, or ENDE) for 2025–2044 is a long-term macro-planning instrument approved by the Mozambican government to guide the country's economic, social, and structural transformation over the next two decades. It replaces and revises the previous National Development Strategy (NDS) 2015–2035, incorporating lessons from recent challenges such as fiscal downturns, post-election unrest in October 2024, cyclones, debt issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy aligns with national legislation (e.g., SISTAFE Law), international commitments (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, African Union Agenda 2063), and the Agenda 2025 vision of building an "entrepreneurial and continuously successful country."

ENDE 2025–2044 was initially approved by the Council of Ministers in June 2024 but was reassessed and re-approved in March 2025 to address evolving socio-political and economic realities, including violent protests that disrupted key sectors. It was submitted to the Assembly of the Republic (parliament) for debate and final approval in April 2025, where it passed with support from major parties (Frelimo, Podemos, Renamo) despite opposition calls for broader public consultation from groups like the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM). The Budget Monitoring Forum (FMO) and other civil society actors have criticized it for lacking ambition in structural reforms and measurable commitments, viewing it as more of a "set of good intentions" than a transformative plan. Once enacted into law, it will frame sectoral strategies, policies, and budgets, ensuring compliance with current legislation and promoting sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and resilient development.

Vision and Mission

:Inspired by Agenda 2025 and the prior NDS 2015–2035, the strategy envisions "Mozambique as a prosperous, competitive, sustainable, secure, and inclusive country" where citizens leverage their capacities, energy, and knowledge for entrepreneurial success. It emphasizes economic growth, improved quality of life, reduced inequalities, and national cohesion.

:To promote sustainable development driven by structural economic transformation, social progress, infrastructure modernization, good governance, and environmental resilience. It serves as a "macro instrument" for aligning public policies, programs, and international obligations, with a focus on pacification, stability, and collective paths toward hope for all Mozambicans.