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Mozambican President Daniel Chapo emphasized the importance of expanding Italian projects in Mozambique for local community development. Speaking at a press conference, he noted that these initiatives, part of the Mattei Plan, aim to foster sustainable cooperation and create job opportunities, particularly for youth and women.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo believes that the expansion of Italian projects in Mozambique would boost the development of local communities.
According to the President, who was speaking on Monday at a press conference marking the end of his participation at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Italy intends to expand its development projects in Mozambique.
He explained that these projects are part of the Mattei Plan, an initiative by the Italian government that establishes strategic and sustainable cooperation with African countries.
This interest was expressed by the Italian government in the Ethiopian capital, during the Italy-Africa Summit, held on the sidelines of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.
“Mozambique is one of the country’s that benefits from Mattei Plan, which promotes structuring project projects such as the Manica agri-food centre. Italy also funds the youth entrepreneurship promotion project in the central province of Manica. We call for more projects in order to generate more jobs for young people, especially women”, he said.
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The Mattei Plan, initiated by the Italian government, focuses on fostering strategic partnerships with African nations to promote sustainable development. Italy’s involvement in Mozambique is part of a broader effort to enhance economic growth and community welfare through targeted projects. The emphasis on youth entrepreneurship reflects a growing recognition of the need to empower young people in the region, particularly women, to drive local economies forward.
Historically, Mozambique has faced various challenges, including economic instability and high unemployment rates. Initiatives like the Mattei Plan aim to address these issues by creating job opportunities and supporting local agri
