Finland disburses 100 million meticais to train deputies on extractive industry matters in Mozambique

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Finland disburses 100 million meticais to train deputies on extractive industry matters in Mozambique

10:20 CAT | 29 Mar 2017

O País / Deputy Speaker António Amélia argues that MPs will benefit from training related to the extractive sector in the country

Finland has offered to spend more than 100 million Meticais (around US$1.4 million at current exchange rates) to train Assembly of the Republic and Provincial Assembly deputies in matters related to the extractive industries in Mozambique, in order to help them better monitor, supervise and legislate in the field.

António Amélia, first deputy speaker of the Assembly of the Republic, said that MPs would benefit from the project in addressing a certain lack of information on the extractive sector.

“We believe that this project is an opportunity for Members of the Assembly of the Republic and Provincial Assemblies to take ownership of the knowledge and experiences of other countries, especially Finland,” António Amélia said.

The Ambassador of Finland in Mozambique, Laura Torvinem, said that better-trained MPs will help the country avoid many of the evils that result from poor management of natural resources and will be able to ensure better outcomes for the communities in the areas where the activity takes place.

The program lasts for three years and includes members of the First and Fifth Commissions of Parliament, as well as members of assemblies in provinces where extractive industry projects are underway.

Source: O País