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IGC Mozambique public lecture series
By bringing together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners, the series promotes evidence-based policymaking and strengthens the interface between research and public policy.
Please note that this lecture series is delivered in Portuguese. English translations are not available.
About
This public lecture series aims to promote informed debate on Mozambique’s long-term development by examining past economic and fiscal experiences, discussing ways to strengthen state capacity and evidence-based policymaking, and creating a platform for researchers, policymakers, and the public to engage in practical policy dialogue.
Summary:
Dr. Frischtak addresses the critical role of planning in mobilising national capacities for development, ensuring good governance, and optimising scarce public resources for maximum social return.
Drawing from comparative experiences in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the lecture will explore how Mozambique can rethink its development strategy to rely increasingly on domestic resources, effective institutions, and inclusive policies.
Lecture 2: Políticas Públicas Municipais: Evidência Experimental sobre Urbanização, Propriedade e Cheias
(Public Municipal Policies: Experimental Evidence on Urbanisation, Property, and Flooding)
Join us for a forward-looking lecture that reveals how experimental evidence from Mozambique is reshaping our understanding of urbanisation, land rights, and community resilience in a rapidly changing country.
Mozambique’s cities are growing rapidly, bringing new opportunities but also creating complex challenges around migration, land use, and vulnerability to climate-related risks. As rural migrants continue to move into urban centres, local governments face increasing pressure to provide services, strengthen land governance, and protect communities from floods and erosion.
In this public lecture, Dr Pedro Vicente draws on experimental evidence from large-scale research projects in Quelimane and Nampula to explore how urbanisation unfolds in practice and how policy can shape these dynamics. The discussion examines questions such as: How can municipalities support the integration of new residents? Do land titles influence people’s decisions to migrate or invest? And what can communities do to reduce exposure to environmental hazards?
By bringing together insights on property rights, migration, and urban resilience, the lecture sheds light on how local and national actors can design more effective public policies for fast-changing cities. The event aims to open a dialogue on practical, evidence-based ways to manage urban growth and support sustainable development in Mozambique.