Economic Linkages for Diversification

The project development objective for the Mozambique Economic Linkages for Diversification Project is to strengthen the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Mozambique through economic linkages. The project has three components: (i) developing economic linkages through skills, finance, and quality upgrading; (ii) enabling elements (digital platforms and infrastructure) to support economic linkages; and (iii) project management. The project activities were informed by: (a) multiple consultations and discussions with key stakeholders, including with the private sector, women’s associations, and large-scale investments; (b) a stocktaking exercise of ongoing relevant programs in Mozambique; (c) field visits to some of the most relevant programs; and (d) a review of relevant evidence and lessons learned from projects in the region and elsewhere.