International Development Grant

Implementing the Maputo Accord for Peace and Reconciliation in Mozambique

Project Number: CA-3-P008997001

Status: Terminating

Country/Region:

Mozambique 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $2,000,000.00

Start Date: March 27, 2020

End Date: December 31, 2021

Duration: 1.8 years

Project Description

This project aims to contribute to a future of peace and reconciliation in Mozambique with no resurgence of military hostilities between the Government and Renamo (opposition group). This project works to support peace and reconciliation activities such as the demobilization disarmament and reintegration (DDR) of 5 000 former combatants and augment the reconciliation strategy towards peaceful sustainable governance throughout the country. The project also aims to provide a diverse range of capabilities including technical logistical and administrative support to both the peace and DDR processes. These include a particular focus on gender and facilitates the reintegration of Renamo ex-combatants into society.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) peace infrastructure exists to support the full implementation of the Maputo Accord for Peace and Reconciliation; and (2) disarmament and demobilisation of Renamo ex-combatants is completed as per Memorandum of Understanding and a Reintegration Concept agreed to be parties.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of March 2021 include: (1) 2307 of 5227 ex-combatants disarmed demobilized and returned home; (2) 153 women out of a total of 257 women ex-combatants completed the reintegration process.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Civilian peace-building conflict prevention and resolution 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31 $2,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-P008997001