Mozambique: ADIN, UNDP formalise partnership for RISE-PS Project

The Northern Integrated Development Agency (Agência de Desenvolvimento Integrado do Norte, ADIN) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed this morning, 3 March 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace and Security (RISE-PS) Project. The agreement was signed by the President of ADIN, Jacinto Loureiro, and the UNDP Resident Representative in Mozambique, Edo Stork. The RISE-PS Project forms part of the framework to support sustainable development and create economic opportunities for populations most affected by socio-economic challenges and insecurity, particularly in Cabo Delgado province.

READ:AfDB approves $17 million to rebuild conflict-affected northern Mozambique According to AfDB, the total value of the RISE-PS Project stands at $28 million, including the African Development Bank’s $17 million grant through its Transition Support Facility, $4.2 million from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), $2.4 million from Germany, $3.1 million in parallel financing from private sector partners, and $1.3 million counterpart contribution from the Government of Mozambique. A cornerstone of the RISE-PS project is the creation of a Peace and Security Investment Hub, coordinated by Mozambique’s Northern Integrated Development Agency (ADIN). This hub will coordinate development work across the region and create investment opportunities for both public and private partners.

Photo: ADIN – Agência de Desenvolvimento Integrado do Norte The Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace and Security (RISE-PS) Project aims to tackle the root causes of fragility through targeted economic empowerment. It will directly create 24,000 jobs, with 60% of opportunities earmarked for young people aged 18 to 35, and 50% reserved for women. Cumulatively, over 100,000 people are expected to benefit from the initiative, the African Development Bank stated in July 2025 when announcing the US$17 million grant to support the RISE-PS Project.