DCAF supports launch of the National Action Plan on the Voluntary Principles in Mozambique

From 16-20 September, DCAF was in Maputo, Mozambique, to advance on a key project initiative: supporting the Mozambique government and the Working Group on the Voluntary Principles (VPs) to advance implementation of the VPs, following its membership in the VPs Initiative as an engaged government member in May 2024. Together with Mozambican partner the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD), as well as various representatives from the private sector, local government, and international organizations, DCAF held meetings to foster understanding on lessons learned regarding the development of Mozambique’s National Action Plan (NAP) on business and human rights, identifying ways to enhance the impact of ongoing project activities and improve collaboration among stakeholder groups on addressing key challenges in the extractive sector.

A key highlight of the mission was a National Working Group meeting on 17 September, which officially launched the development of Mozambique’s NAP. Additionally, DCAF’s meetings with the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights provided valuable insights and reinforced Mozambique's commitment to advancing the VPs framework.

Useful resources:

• Baseline study on implementing the VPs in Mozambique
• Article on fostering the humanitarian-development-peace nexus in Mozambique: the role of multi-stakeholder initiatives 

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