{"id":99434,"date":"2026-04-10T16:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/ombudsman-urges-enhanced-dialogue-between-state-and-business"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:59:24","slug":"ombudsman-urges-enhanced-dialogue-between-state-and-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/ombudsman-urges-enhanced-dialogue-between-state-and-business","title":{"rendered":"Ombudsman Urges Enhanced Dialogue Between State and Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Mozambican Ombudsman, Isaque Chande, has urged for improved dialogue between State bodies and businesses to eliminate barriers such as red tape, licensing delays, and corruption. Speaking at a Business Breakfast in Maputo, he highlighted ongoing issues faced by companies, including unpaid State debts and communication difficulties with public administration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\">           <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong>         <\/span>The Mozambican Ombudsman, Isaque Chande, has called for more dialogue between State bodies and businesses to remove obstacles hindering productive activity, such as red tape, delays in issuing licenses, and corruption.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ombudsman, speaking on Thursday, in Maputo, on the sidelines of the Business Breakfast promoted by the country\u2019s Confederation of Business Associations (CTA), there are several complaints from companies related to difficulties in communication with the public administration, including delays in the payment of State debts and undue charges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have already received requests from companies to intervene because the State has owed us debts for more than two or three years. We have also already spoken with institutions involved in collecting tax debts, situations that ended up being resolved,\u201d said Chande.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have also intervened to solve delays in decision-making or the issuing of licenses. There were cases that dragged on for more than two years, but which were eventually solved after our intervention\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n<p>The ombudsman stressed that his institution has been working to boost \u201cefficient and transparent public administration, promoting greater dialogue between the State and citizens, including the business sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur role is to contribute to a more effective, more efficient and less corrupt public administration. We don\u2019t have two States, we have one State with diverse institutions. We have to find measures that make life easier for entrepreneurs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>For his part, Ono\u0301rio Manuel, the CTA deputy chairperson, said that among the main constraints faced by the private sector are the difficulty in accessing foreign currency, the delay in the reimbursement of Value Added Tax (VAT), and excessive red tape in public administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe business sector in Mozambique has a significant amount of VAT that it has not been able to recover for many years. Even though it is not a direct cost, the slowness in reimbursement ends up becoming a cost for companies,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Manuel added that the lack of foreign currency also constitutes an obstacle to economic activity, as it prevents the import of raw materials and equipment necessary for production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs long as we don\u2019t have foreign currency to import intermediate goods and capital goods, we won\u2019t be able to produce. We want the business environment to be like a highway, without speed bumps or potholes\u201d, he declared.<\/p>\n<p>In Mozambique, the relationship between the government and the business sector has often been strained due to bureaucratic inefficiencies and corruption. The Ombudsman\u2019s call for dialogue reflects a growing recognition of the need for collaboration to foster a more conducive business environment. Historically, businesses have faced significant challenges in navigating the complexities of public administration, which has hindered economic growth and investment in the country. Addressing these issues is crucial for enhancing productivity and attracting foreign investment.<\/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 The Mozambican Ombudsman, Isaque Chande, has urged for improved dialogue between State bodies and businesses to eliminate barriers such as red tape, licensing delays, and corruption. Speaking at a Business Breakfast in Maputo, he highlighted ongoing issues faced by companies, including unpaid State debts and communication difficulties with public administration. 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