The great potential in mineral and hydrocarbon resources that Mozambique has has been contributing to an influx of investments for the development of megaprojects in the extractive industry. The regulatory institutions in the mining sector do not yet have the full capacity, either in terms of sufficient and qualified human resources as well as adequate technology to efficiently manage the rapidly growing mining sector. In this context, in 2017, CIP produced a report that analyzes the licensing process for the exercise of mining activity in Mozambique, based on what is established in the legislation and practices to which applicants for licenses are effectively subject, which covered the following aspects: requirements, processing and attribution of licenses; community consultations and resettlements; environmental and social impact studies; information verification; contracts and agreements; partnerships between national and foreign companies; and institutional capacity of the mining registry services. The study identified 22 corruption risks on the basis of their high impact and high probability of occurrence. These risks were categorized according to the most critical problems identified in the context and processes map.
