Seminar: Mozambique, mineraler og udvikling – mød Joseph Hanlon

TIME: Monday, 5 March, 14–17

VENUE: The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads 2, meeting room 3, Christianshavn, 1448 Copenhagen K

A number of mega-projects revolving around the large deposits of natural resources in the Mozambican underground have given Mozambique the opportunity to experience real sustainable growth.

TIME: Monday, 5 March, 14–17

VENUE: The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads 2, meeting room 3, Christianshavn, 1448 Copenhagen K

A number of mega-projects revolving around the large deposits of natural resources in the Mozambican underground have given Mozambique the opportunity to experience real sustainable growth.

But for this to happen the government of Mozambique has to ensure that the multinational mining companies operating in the country are paying a fair price for the minerals they are extracting.

IBIS has conducted a study on how these mega-projects contribute economically to the country’s longterm development.

The report is based on the newest available data from the Mozambican extractive sector and discusses if the mining companies operating in Mozambique are paying a fair price for the natural resources they extract and thereby contribute adequately to the Mozambican economy.

At the seminar three experts will each give a presentation on Mozambique and how they see the role of the extractive industries in developing the country. There will be time for debate after each presentation as well as at the end of the last presentation.

PROGRAMME

14:00 – 14:10:
Introduction by Vagn Berthelsen, General Secretary, IBIS.

14:10 – 14:40:
“Can Mozambique use mineral-energy revenues to promote Development?” by world renowned commentator and journalist on Mozambique, Dr. Joseph Hanlon.

14:40 – 14:50:
Brief Q&A session.

14:50 – 15:10:
“Mozambique – From exclusive to inclusive growth” by Mogens Pedersen, Danish Ambassador to Mozambique.

15:10 – 15:20:
Brief Q&A session.

15:20 – 15:35:
Coffee/Tea

15:35 – 15:55:
“Are the extractive industries paying enough tax in Mozambique?” by Lars Koch, Senior Policy adviser, IBIS

15:55 – 16:05:
Brief Q&A session.

16:05 – 16:50:
Questions and discussion.

16:50 – 17:00:
Closing remarks by Vagn Berthelsen, General Secretary, IBIS.

Speakers:

* Joseph Hanlon, Expert on Mozambique and extractives.
* Mogens Pedersen, Danish Ambassador to Mozambique.
* Lars Koch, Senior Policy Officer, IBIS.

Participation and registration deadline:

For participation please send an e-mail with your name to Oliver Sæbye, IBIS, [email protected]

And do so no later than March 2 at 12.00.