Partner

In order to implement cooperation initiatives, AICS in Maputo relies on a dense network of local, international and civil society partners. Among these, Mozambican Ministries and institutions undoubtedly represent a consistent part.

The presence of CSOs, associations, religious congregations and other actors of the Italian civil society in Mozambique is geographically extended, and in many cases, it dates back to the period immediately after independence. Around thirty Italian CSOs are present in the country, and they are committed to the defense of human rights and the improvement of living conditions of the population. Italian CSOs can count on a long and important experience in Mozambique in many sectors.

AICS in Mozambique promotes cooperation initiatives carried out by Italian universities and research institutes in the field of information and communication technologies (Polytechnic of Milan) biodiversity and biotechnology (Sapienza University of Rome, University of Sassari), veterinary (Istituto Zooprofilattico Abruzzo and Molise), innovation (Politecnico di Milano and Polytechnic of Turin) and urban development (Politecnico di Milano). AICS also co-finances projects defined and implemented by Italian local authorities, such as the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, being active in the areas of urban development and territorial governance and having a long history of cooperation with Mozambique.

For what concerns collaboration with international organizations and United Nations agencies (multi-bilateral channel), cooperation initiatives are being implemented in partnership with UNESCO, UNIDO and UNFPA.

Institutions and international organizations

Civil society organizations

Foreign Offices

Civil society organizations

• ACAP – Comunità di Sant’Egidio Sanità Diritti Umani • Av. 24 de Julho n. 7, Maputo • +258 21493752 +258 21486625 • dream@santegidio.org; coordenacao@dreammz.org —– Mak • ACRA www.acra.it Acqua e igiene Risanamento MAPUTO: Av. Da Resistência n. 1.175 , Bairro da Malhangalene, Maputo, Moçambique XAI-XAI: Rua da Uda, Bairro 10, Xai-Xai, Provincia de […]

Institutions and international organizations

Mozambican institutions: • Istituto Nazionale di Statistica • Istituto Nazionale Gestione Calamità • Ministero della Salute • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione • Ministero dell’Economia e Finanza • Ministero dell’Educazione e dello Sviluppo Umano • Ministero dell’Agricoltura e della Sicurezza Alimentare • Ministero della Scienza, Tecnologia, Istruzione Superiore e Tecnico-professionale • Ministero dell’Ambiente […]

Office structure and staff

AICS in Maputo is responsible for cooperation initiatives in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola. In Maputo, both the central headquarters and an office responsible for delegated cooperation initiatives are located, while in Chimoio, the capital of the Manica Province, a team from AICS manages rural development support programs. In Lusaka, the office coordinates the projects implemented in Zambia and Malawi.

Head of office

Maria Cristina Pescante is Deputy Head of the AICS Maputo Office and, as of 1 April 2026, Acting Head (ad interim).

Mission and goals

Italy's action is concentrated in three sectors of historical commitment: Health, Employment, Agricolture, Urban Development, and Environment. Beside these priority sectors, the efforts of the Italian Cooperation are also concentrated in infrastructure and urban redevelopment, while particular attention is given to crosscutting issues like good governance and gender equality