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CASE 3: OBSERVATION MISSION IN MOZAMBIQUE

ODA-eligible

Specifications

Sector or themePeace and security: involving military
Provider countryPortugal
Recipient countryMozambique
Implementing agencyPortuguese Ministry of Defence
Budget (EUR x 1000)15
Year(s)2014
Purpose code15220 Civilian peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution


  • The International Observer Military Team for the Cessation of Military Hostilities (EMOCHM) in Mozambique aimed to observe, monitor and ensure the agreement on a cessation of hostilities and implementation of the subsequent stages, without the use of force. This includes the social and economic integration of men of the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo) into the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), as well as their social and economic integration.
  • This activity provided support for civilian activities related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution by participating in a team of international military observers, monitoring the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Mozambique and Renamo.
  • The Observation Mission in Mozambique contributed to the implementation of the agreement to cease hostilities in the country.
  • This activity is deemed ODA-eligible. Participation in monitoring activities in the context of civilian peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution is reportable as ODA (paragraph 109). Furthermore, monitoring the social and economic integration of Renamo men into the police and other activities related to their social and economic reintegration is included (paragraph 106).