Development of a Framework and Roadmap for a National Innovation System to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development in Mozambique

In the face of escalating climate change impacts and the imperative for sustainable development, developing countries such as Mozambique find themselves at the forefront of global challenges. Innovation is seen as a relevant tool with a double benefit, to respond to the adverse impacts of climate change, and to generate sustainable economic growth. As a structured approach to fostering innovation is required, the concept of national innovation systems (NIS) has been introduced and widely adopted at a global level. In order to harness the benefits of innovation, Mozambique has introduced the S&T Policy in 2003 and the STI strategy in 2006. Due to a lack of systemic development and a changing national and global environment, the government of Mozambique is currently revising the Policy and Strategy. A key gap is innovation, and therefore the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education has requested this technical assistance on the development of a framework and roadmap for a national innovation system to foster low-carbon and climate resilient economic development. Besides the development of the NIS framework and roadmap, innovation support mechanisms will be reviewed and strengthened and an effective communication and engagement plan will be proposed.