Mozambican President Daniel Chapo announced on Monday that 10 percent of all agricultural development projects will be reserved for veterans of the liberation struggle, part of a broader push to achieve what he termed “economic independence.”
Speaking during Victory Day celebrations in the capital, Chapo said the measure was designed to integrate former combatants into national development.
“We want those who helped to liberate the land and its people to also participate in sustainable development on this journey towards economic independence,” he said.
The announcement comes as Mozambique marks 52 years since the Lusaka Accords of 1974, which paved the way for independence from Portuguese colonial rule the following year.
Chapo argued that after decades of consolidating sovereignty, the country’s new priority is building a competitive economy capable of generating jobs and wealth, particularly for young people.
Agriculture remains central to Mozambique’s development strategy, employing the majority of the population and contributing significantly to GDP.
The government has prioritized investment in value chains such as horticulture, livestock, and agro‑processing, while also seeking to modernise infrastructure and improve food security.
By allocating a share of projects to veterans, officials hope to strengthen social inclusion while advancing sector growth.
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