Brazil’s BNDES signs MoU to support upcoming Development Bank of Mozambique

Mozambique’s Minister of Finance, Carla Louveira, witnessed yesterday in Brazil the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil’s 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. The agreement comes as part of the Mozambican government’s efforts to ensure that the operation of the Development Bank of Mozambique is based on sound practices and consolidated international experience. 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.

The initiative reflects broader cooperation between Mozambique and Brazil. Both countries continue to expand economic dialogue and technical partnerships. 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. 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.