Can natural gas improve Mozambique’s development?

2017-09-27

While Mozambique has made economic and development progress over the past 20 years, the country still has some of the lowest levels of human development in the world. The recent discovery of natural gas has generated great optimism for the country’s future, but without a concerted effort to invest in basic human development the country will continue to face barriers to inclusive growth.

About the authors

Alex Porter, Research Consultant, African Futures and Innovation, Institute for Security Studies 

David Bohl, Research Associate II, Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Studies 

Stellah Kwasi, Research Assistant, Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Studies 

Zachary Donnenfeld, Researcher, African Futures and Innovation, Institute for Security Studies 

Jakkie Cilliers, Head, African Futures and Innovation, Institute for Security Studies 

Picture: Bilfinger