The African Development Bank celebrated its 60th anniversary in Mozambique, reflecting on its partnership and development impact across Africa.
The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office celebrated the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo on Monday, showcasing its decades-long partnership with African nations. The event, themed “60 Years of Making a Difference,” brought together government officials, development partners, and stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s contribution to Mozambique’s growth and broader African development.
Mozambique’s Prime Minister, Adriano Maleiane, who also serves as the Bank’s Governor for Mozambique, praised the Bank’s transformative role in the country. He highlighted the institution as a crucial partner in promoting sustainable development across the continent. Maleiane expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to strengthen Mozambique’s path toward prosperity.
Mateus Magala, Minister of Transport and Communications and former Vice President of the Bank, reflected on the 60-year milestone. He emphasised the Bank’s mission to uplift Africa by eradicating poverty and driving economic development. Magala called for a collective commitment to addressing Africa’s development challenges, reaffirming the Bank’s role in Africa’s transformation.
Macmillan Anyanwu, Interim Country Manager of the Bank in Mozambique, opened the ceremony by highlighting the Bank’s lasting impact on the country. He reiterated the Bank’s commitment to addressing issues such as climate change, poverty, and macroeconomic instability, while continuing to work with the government and development partners.
Since its involvement in Mozambique in 1977, the Bank has approved over 130 projects worth about $3.8 billion. The ongoing portfolio, valued at $1.3 billion, focuses on sectors like agriculture, energy, transportation, and governance. The Bank’s representative office in Mozambique, established in 2006, has further deepened its engagement with the country.
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