The Minister of Youth and Sport, Caifadine Manasse, argued this Monday (06) in Nampula that the youth of the northern region should be more included in public policies, taking into account the impacts of terrorism and climate change that aggravate social vulnerability.

Speaking at the opening of the Regional Forum on Inclusive Employability of Young People and Women, he pointed out that Nampula province alone elects 45 deputies to the Assembly of the Republic, a sign that it has a large and dynamic youth population. "It is essential that the government, the private sector and civil society join forces to boost this human capital and reduce inequalities," said Manasse, quoted by the newspaper Rigor Newspaper.

The meeting, held under the slogan: "Resilience, Adaptation and Opportunities", aims to find practical solutions for young people and women, including forcibly displaced people and other marginalized groups. "We are not defined by crises, but by our ability to adapt and build opportunities. This forum should turn ideas into concrete actions," he said.

On the occasion, Caifadine Manasse pointed out that the National Development Strategy 2025-2044 and the Government's Five-Year Program 2025-2029 put young people at the heart of the national agenda. These instruments, according to the source, aim to diversify the economy, create decent jobs and reduce regional inequalities.

"No state can employ everyone, but if we train young people, they will find ways to become self-employed and support themselves," he said.

The minister defended entrepreneurship as an effective solution for young people and women in the north, particularly those displaced from Cabo Delgado. For him, investing in technical skills and innovative businesses guarantees economic independence and contributes to the financial security of families.

He also praised the role of the private sector, which absorbs the majority of formal jobs, as a result of ongoing dialogue with the government and measures such as the Economic Recovery Fund and the Local Economic Development Fund, created to finance micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

"Most of the funds returned come from women, which proves their discipline and ability to multiply opportunities. Investing in women is investing in the future of the country," she said.

Finally, the minister called for collective responsibility among the forum's participants: "We have to take action, doing things differently in order to achieve different results. The youth of the north, and of the whole country, is our priority. If we invest in them, we will invest in consolidating Mozambique's development," he concluded.

 

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