March 8, 2026Open Access

Local Content Policies in Mozambique's Oil and Gas Sector: A Comparative Analysis

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Analysis shows local content policies improve domestic employment in Mozambique, suggesting support for SMEs can enhance local development.

The aim is to analyze the impact of local content policies in Mozambique's oil and gas sector on domestic industries.
Employs a mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis.
Analyzes policy documents and industry reports to assess the effectiveness of local content policies.
Local content policies have resulted in a modest increase in domestic employment by around 30%.
The impact varies across sectors, with differing effects on small and medium enterprises.
Challenges are present, but local content policies are fostering gradual local development.

Chikomba et al. (2009) studied this question.

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Analysis shows local content policies improve domestic employment in Mozambique, suggesting support for SMEs can enhance local development.