MOZAMBIQUE RESPONSE TO USITC INFORMATION REQUEST

UNCLAS MAPUTO 001229 SIPDIS SIPDIS AF/S FOR HTREGER USITC FOR LSCHLITT E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OTRA ETRD ASEC EK PU SE XA MZ SUBJECT: MOZAMBIQUE RESPONSE TO USITC INFORMATION REQUEST REF: STATE 146622 General Contact and Background Information -------------- ¶1. (U) The primary contact at Embassy Maputo for additional information and follow-up is Brooke Williams, Economic/Commercial Officer. She may be reached via email at WilliamsBLATstate.gov or at 258-21-492797, extension 3422. Ms. Williams is happy to conduct additional research and to provide USITC with electronic copies of any available research requested. Ms. Williams is also able to provide links to each of the research papers, studies, assessments and reports listed below. Please contact Ms. Williams directly for this information. ¶2. (U) For general background information on the Mozambican economy, as well as sector specific information, USAID Maputo maintains a website database of research papers and additional information. The website is www.tipmoz.com. Specific sector reports located on this website are listed below. In addition, the 2006 Country Commercial Guide provides some general background. This report can be found at: www.usembassy-maputo.gov.mz ¶3. (U) For additional general background information please contact the following researchers at Michigan State University: Dr. Gilead Mlay, mlaygileATmsu.edu; Dr. Tom Walker, walkertsATmsu.edu; Dr. Duncan BoughtonATanr.msu.edu. Finance Sector -------------- ¶4. (U) Post was able to find the following documents discussing various aspects of Mozambique's financial sector. Post requests that USITC provide further specifics as to what aspect of the financial sector it is researching so that appropriate contacts and further information can be provided. -- Fraser, Susan and Candido, Rodolfo. "Research Study of Post-Conflict Microfinance in Mozambique", 2001. -- Nathan Associates, Inc. "Export Finance Limitations as a Barrier to Export", 2002. -- Larson, Donald; Amimo, Oliveira; Bittencourt, Mauricio; Graham, Douglas. "The Potential for Financial Savings in Rural Mozambican Households", 2003. -- International Monetary Fund. "Republic of Mozambique: Financial System Stability Assessment", 2004. -- African Development Fund. "Republic of Mozambique Financial Sector Technical Assistance Project (FSTAP) Appraisal Report", 2005. -- CGAP. Small Farmers in Mozambique Access Credit and Markets by Forming Associations with Assistance from CLUSA, ¶2005. -- Addison, Tony; Geda, Alemayehu; Le Billon, Philippe; Murshed, S. Mansoob. "Reconstructing and Reforming the Financial System in Conflict and 'Post-Conflict' Economies", ¶2005. -- Borgarello, Andrea; Marignani, Debora and Sande,Zaqueo (I Quaderni della Cooperazione Italiana). "What Hinders Small and Medium Entrepreneurs in Mozambique?", 2005. Cashew Sector -------------- ¶5. (U) Post was able to find the following documents discussing Mozambique's cashew sector: -- Mole, Paulo. "Smallholder Cashew Development Opportunities and Linkages to Food Security in Nampula Province, Mozambique: Summary of Findings and Implications for Policy, Research and Extension Efforts", 2000. -- McMillan, Margaret; Horn, Karen; Rodrik, Dani. "When Economic Reform Goes Wrong: Cashews in Mozambique", 2003. -- Bolnick, Bruce, "The Great Cashew Controversy in Mozambique", 2004. ¶6. (U) Post recommends the following contacts for further information regarding Mozambique's cashew sector: ¶A. Filomena Maiopue INCAJU (under the Ministry of Agriculture) 258-21-417723 ¶B. Carlos Costa Associacao dos Industriais do Caju (Cashew Association) 258-82-5162102 or 258-82-3102580 cm costaAThotmail.com or cmcosta@teledata.mz ¶C. Aly Charif Agro Industroas Associados 258-82-6012620 ¶D. Jake Walter Director Technoserve - Maputo jake.walterATtvcabo.co.mz Unwrought Aluminum Sector -------------- ¶7. (U) Mozambique's Aluminum sector currently consists of one smelter, MOZAL, and all inputs are imported. Post was able to find the following documents discussing Mozambique's aluminum sector: -- Esty, Benjamin. "Financing the Mozal Project", date unknown. -- Yager, Thomas. "The Mineral Industry of Mozambique", 2004. ¶8. (U) Post recommends the following contacts for further information regarding Mozambique's aluminum sector: ¶A. Carlos Mesquita General Director MOZAL (aluminum smelter) 258-21-735008 ¶B. Carmen Malauene Head of Communication Team MOZAL 258-21-735733 Visits and Additional Information -------------- ¶9. (U) Post is happy to facilitate any visits and to provide further information and contacts as requested. Raspolic