Mozambique National Policy Dialogue

Using Evidence as a Basis for Policy and Investment Decisions in Mozambique’s Agriculture Sector

The recent Mozambique National Policy Dialogue: Using Evidence as a Basis for Policy and Investment Decisions in Mozambique’s Agriculture Sector dialogue brought together high-ranking policy makers in the Government of Mozambique to discuss the findings and recommendations of the 2010 Annual Agricultural Sector trends and outlook report. It was facilitated by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD), Mr. Salim Valá and was officially opened and chaired by the Honorable Minister of Agriculture for Mozambique – Eng. José Pacheco. Mr. Victorino Xavier, the Director for MINAG/DE welcomed the participants and Dr. Pius Chilonda, the Head of IWMI-Southern Africa gave a keynote address.