Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has held discussions with the Foundation for Business Competitiveness (FUNDEC) to explore potential collaboration on digital connectivity, business competitiveness and economic development.
The meeting took place on 27 October at INCM’s premises, where the regulator’s Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Helena Fernandes, received a FUNDEC delegation led by Agostinho Vuma.
The discussions explored how cooperation could strengthen the relationship between communications infrastructure and economic growth. Potential areas included economic studies and analysis platforms to support decision-making, business connectivity, digital economy development, technology platforms, artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and economic intelligence.
The institutions also discussed assessing the postal sector’s contribution to Mozambique’s economy.
During the meeting, INCM presented its regulatory, statistical and cartographic tools, alongside investments and initiatives aimed at developing the country’s communications sector. The regulator also outlined ongoing efforts to expand access to communication services and improve service quality, particularly in rural areas.
The proposed collaboration could allow FUNDEC’s research to support assessments of the economic and social impact of connectivity investments, especially among businesses and communities reached through rural communications expansion programmes. These findings could help identify the benefits of existing initiatives and opportunities to improve their effectiveness.
Both institutions highlighted their shared interest in using digital connectivity to strengthen business competitiveness, expand access to communication services and support Mozambique’s broader economic development. However, no formal partnership agreement was announced.
