{"id":98523,"date":"2026-03-20T16:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/bndes-signs-mou-to-support-mozambique-development-bank"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:50:55","slug":"bndes-signs-mou-to-support-mozambique-development-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/bndes-signs-mou-to-support-mozambique-development-bank","title":{"rendered":"BNDES Signs MoU to Support Mozambique Development Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Mozambique&#8217;s Finance Minister Carla Louveira attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil&#8217;s BNDES to support the Development Bank of Mozambique. This partnership aims to leverage Brazilian expertise in development financing, ensuring sound operational practices and fostering economic growth through infrastructure and private sector support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>Mozambique\u2019s Minister of Finance, Carla Louveira, witnessed yesterday in Brazil the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil\u2019s state-run National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), for the transfer of technical and institutional knowledge in the context of the creation of the Development Bank of Mozambique.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement comes as part of the Mozambican government\u2019s efforts to ensure that the operation of the Development Bank of Mozambique is based on sound practices and consolidated international experience.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership with BNDES will allow for the exchange of knowledge and access to methodologies that have underpinned the strategic role of the Brazilian bank in development financing.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative reflects broader cooperation between Mozambique and Brazil. Both countries continue to expand economic dialogue and technical partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>Development banks play an increasingly important role in emerging markets, with key financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighting their importance for long-term investment and the structural transformation of economies.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, the Mozambican government intends to position the Development Bank of Mozambique as a key instrument for financing infrastructure and industry, as well as to broaden support for private sector growth.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of development banks has been a significant trend in emerging markets, aimed at facilitating long-term investments and economic transformation. Mozambique&#8217;s initiative to create its own Development Bank is part of a broader strategy to enhance financial support for infrastructure and industry, drawing on successful models like Brazil&#8217;s BNDES. This collaboration signifies a commitment to strengthening economic ties and sharing best practices between the two nations, reflecting a growing trend in international development cooperation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Mozambique&#8217;s Finance Minister Carla Louveira attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil&#8217;s BNDES to support the Development Bank of Mozambique. This partnership aims to leverage Brazilian expertise in development financing, ensuring sound operational practices and fostering economic growth through infrastructure and private sector support. Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. 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