LocationsUNDP and KOICA strengthen Mozambique’s capacity to manage disaster risks
September 9, 2026
Maputo, 9 September 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Mozambique and with financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), today handed over information and communication technology (ICT) equipment valued at more than US$300,000 to strengthen Mozambique’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to disasters and other climate-related shocks.
The handover reflects a broader commitment by the Government of Mozambique, UNDP and the Republic of Korea to strengthening national systems and capacities for resilience.
The handover, held at the premises of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) in Maputo, marks another milestone in the implementation of the project “Promoting Disaster Resilience and Social Cohesion in Northern and Central Mozambique”, launched in June 2023.
The equipment includes laptops, desktop computers, printing equipment, video-conferencing systems and other technological resources. It will support INGD and other government institutions involved in disaster risk management by strengthening information management, communication, coordination and decision-making across national, provincial and district levels.
The investment will directly benefit technical teams in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, Sofala and Manica, reinforcing the technological and institutional capacities required to coordinate disaster preparedness and emergency response, while supporting more timely and evidence-based decisions.
Delivery Note signed by INGD and UNDP and witnessed by KOICA
The handover reflects a broader commitment by the Government of Mozambique, UNDP and the Republic of Korea to strengthening national systems and capacities for resilience.
Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. Bok-Wan Kang, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mozambique, emphasized that the value of the partnership extends beyond the provision of equipment.
“It is not simply about providing equipment; it is about ensuring continued support to address real challenges, strengthening disaster preparedness and local capacity.”
He highlighted the importance of practical development cooperation that combines financial support with knowledge, technology and experience.
“Sustainable resilience is built not only through infrastructure and systems, but also through stronger partnerships and empowered communities. When the right technology and equipment are provided and put to practical use through our cooperation, we can save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities”.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to working with Mozambique as a trusted partner and expressed appreciation to the Government of Mozambique, INGD, UNDP and the KOICA Mozambique Office for their continued collaboration.
For UNDP, investment represents a concrete contribution to strengthening national capacities before crises occur. Cleophas Torori, Deputy Resident Representative for Programmes at UNDP Mozambique, stressed that effective disaster risk management requires institutions to have the systems, information and tools necessary to anticipate risks and act early.
“Strengthening disaster resilience is not only about responding effectively when a crisis occurs. It is about ensuring that institutions have the information, systems, tools and capacities required to anticipate risks, make informed decisions and act early”.
He added: “Reliable information and effective information management are fundamental to modern disaster risk management”.
The equipment will therefore support more than day-to-day institutional operations. It is intended to strengthen the systems through which information is generated, shared and used to support prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
“The real value of this investment will ultimately be measured not by the equipment itself, but by the institutional capacities and public services that it enables”, said Mr. Torori.
He further underscored the importance of ensuring that the equipment is properly maintained and integrated into institutional systems and working practices, so that the investment delivers sustained benefits beyond the handover.
Receiving the equipment, Luisa Meque, President of INGD, welcomed the support as an important contribution to strengthening the country’s disaster risk management system and the institution’s capacity to operate more effectively across sectors and levels of government.
She described the partnership with KOICA as an example of practical cooperation that strengthens national capabilities through access to knowledge and technology.
“With this gesture, we are witnessing an intelligent partnership in which we all emerge stronger. Korea shares its experience and expertise, while Mozambique strengthens its access to knowledge and technology that enable us to improve how we monitor and manage extreme and complex climate-related events, some of which are intensified by climate variability and climate change”.
Ms. Meque reaffirmed INGD’s commitment to ensuring the effective use of the equipment and to continuing efforts to reduce the vulnerability of communities exposed to extreme events.
Mozambique is increasingly exposed to multiple and interconnected risks, including cyclones, floods, droughts, climate-related shocks, displacement and other factors that can deepen social and economic vulnerabilities.
The project responds to these challenges through an integrated approach that recognizes the links between climate risks, disaster vulnerability, social cohesion and instability.
Implemented by UNDP the project seeks to strengthen the capacity of institutions and communities to anticipate, withstand and recover from shocks, while helping to prevent new cycles of vulnerability, conflict and instability. The initiative brings together national institutions, local authorities, development partners and communities around a shared objective: strengthening resilience while protecting development gains and creating conditions for more inclusive and sustainable development.
As part of this approach, the project has also supported institutional capacity development and coordination, including collaboration with key government partners such as the Ministry of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs; the National Public Rescue Service (SENSAP); and the National Institute of Social Action (INAS).
The ICT investment complements these efforts by strengthening the digital and information infrastructure needed to support effective coordination and decision-making.
The equipment includes laptops, desktop computers, printing equipment, video-conferencing systems and other technological resources.
The ICT investment complements these efforts by strengthening the digital and information infrastructure needed to support effective coordination and decision-making.
The handover also comes at an important moment for Mozambique’s efforts to strengthen the digitalization of public institutions and services. Better access to technology and more effective information systems can help institutions improve how they monitor risks, communicate across levels of government and translate information into timely action.
For UNDP, the initiative also demonstrates the value of partnerships that connect resilience, institutional strengthening, social cohesion and sustainable development.
“This is the first KOICA-supported intervention that brings disaster resilience and social cohesion together within a single initiative,” Mr. Torori noted. “We see this not only as an important investment in Mozambique, but also as an opportunity to generate knowledge, demonstrate good practice and inform future integrated approaches to resilience and development.”
UNDP and KOICA will continue to work closely with the Government of Mozambique to consolidate implementation, capture lessons and maximize the development impact of the project. Ultimately, the shared ambition of the partnership is clear: stronger institutions, better-informed decisions, more resilient communities and stronger social cohesion.
Today’s handover represents one concrete investment towards that ambition—helping ensure that Mozambique’s people, institutions and development gains are better prepared to face the risks of tomorrow.
For more information contact:
Manuel Mabuiangue - Head of Strategic Partnerships & Communication
Email: manuel.mabuiangue@undp.org
