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Mozambique
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BBC News Profile - Mozambique
A guide to the history, politics, and economic background of countries from BBC News.
CIA World Factbook - Mozambique
Country profile provides information on country background, geography, people, government, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
FAO and Mozambique
Information on economic and agricultural issues from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It also has a good selection of maps.
Human Development Report on Mozambique
Provides quick statistics on human development, economy, labor force, and population from the United Nations Development Programme.
IAEA - Mozambique
Country factsheet on multilateral and safeguard agreements from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IEA - Mozambique
Country information, energy-related statistics, graphs and publications from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
ITC - Mozambique
Country-specific trade and market profiles, map, and trade statistics from the International Trade Centre (ITC).
OHCHR - Mozambique
Country background, treaties, reporting status, calendar of events and publications related to human rights from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).
UNdata Country Profile - Mozambique
Provides summary, economic, social, and environmental statistics from the United Nations Statistics Division.
UNESCO Worldwide - Mozambique
Highlights cooperation between the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its Member States.
Country profile covering history, politics, economy, human rights, relations with the UK, and travel.
United Nations Statistics Division: Environment Snapshot - Mozambique
Country snapshots offer national environment statistics.
U.S. Department of Energy - Mozambique
Country energy profile for production, consumption, U.S. oil imports, and CO2 emissions.
U.S. Department of State Background Note: Mozambique
This resource provides background information on issues such as the economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. The State Department also provides access to annual reports on human rights and terrorism.
A guide to the history, politics, and economic background of countries from BBC News.
CIA World Factbook - Mozambique
Country profile provides information on country background, geography, people, government, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
FAO and Mozambique
Information on economic and agricultural issues from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It also has a good selection of maps.
Human Development Report on Mozambique
Provides quick statistics on human development, economy, labor force, and population from the United Nations Development Programme.
IAEA - Mozambique
Country factsheet on multilateral and safeguard agreements from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IEA - Mozambique
Country information, energy-related statistics, graphs and publications from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
ITC - Mozambique
Country-specific trade and market profiles, map, and trade statistics from the International Trade Centre (ITC).
OHCHR - Mozambique
Country background, treaties, reporting status, calendar of events and publications related to human rights from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).
UNdata Country Profile - Mozambique
Provides summary, economic, social, and environmental statistics from the United Nations Statistics Division.
UNESCO Worldwide - Mozambique
Highlights cooperation between the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its Member States.
- Comissao Nacinal Para a UNESCO (in Portuguese only)
Mozambique National Commission for UNESCO. - UNESCO Communication & Information - Mozambique
Country profile, news and links to related projects and web sites. - UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Mozambique
A selection of national statistics on education, literacy, science and technology, culture, and communication. - UNESCO Office Harare
Cluster office to Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. - UNESCO World Heritage - Mozambique
Cultural and natural heritage properties and documents on the World Heritage List.
Country profile covering history, politics, economy, human rights, relations with the UK, and travel.
United Nations Statistics Division: Environment Snapshot - Mozambique
Country snapshots offer national environment statistics.
U.S. Department of Energy - Mozambique
Country energy profile for production, consumption, U.S. oil imports, and CO2 emissions.
U.S. Department of State Background Note: Mozambique
This resource provides background information on issues such as the economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. The State Department also provides access to annual reports on human rights and terrorism.
Portal do Governo de Mocambique (in Portuguese only)
Government Portal
Ministerio dos Negocios Estrangeiros e Cooperacao (in Portuguese only)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
National Institute of Statistics
Presidencia da Republica de Mocambique (in Portuguese only)
President
Government Portal
Ministerio dos Negocios Estrangeiros e Cooperacao (in Portuguese only)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
National Institute of Statistics
Presidencia da Republica de Mocambique (in Portuguese only)
President
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Declassified information available from the FOIA Electronic Reading Room.
Crisis Group provides analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), the research arm of Congress, prepares reports (usually under 20 pages long) on topics of interest to members of Congress. Enter "Mozambique" as the search term.
Declassified Documents Reference System CU
Search this database to find declassified documents related to Mozambique.
Digital National Security Archive CU
Database of primary declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions.
Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST)
An integrated database containing information on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military expenditure, armed forces and weapons.
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
"Public database of official texts of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations."
Human Rights Watch - Mozambique
News and reports related to human rights.
LexisNexis Academic Country & Region Reports CU
News, country briefings, and country risk guides. Filter by country or choose "Country & Region Reports" from publication type.
SESRIC Statistics & Databases
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
UNdata
UNdata provides a single entry point allowing users to search and download numerous statistical resources of the United Nations System.
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics - Mozambique
U.S. trade in goods (imports, exports and balance) with Mozambique.
World dataBank
Contains data from the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators & Global Development Finance, Gender Statistics, Education Statistics, Health Nutrition and Population Statistics, African Development Indicators, Global Economic Monitor, and Millennium Development Goals. Users can select variables (some going as far back as 1960) to create customized tables, charts, maps, and reports.
Worldwide Incidents Tracking System (WITS)
WITS is the National Counterterrorism Center's database of terrorist incidents.
- International Area Studies Africa/Middle East CU
Collection of databases from the University of Colorado covering Africa and the Middle East. - International Area Studies General CU
Collection of general databases from the University of Colorado covering international issues. - International Area Studies Statistics CU
Collection of international statistics databases from the University of Colorado.
Declassified information available from the FOIA Electronic Reading Room.
- National Intelligence Council (NIC) Declassified Documents
Database of intelligence reports, National Intelligence Estimates, and other publications produced by the National Intelligence Council or its predecessor organizations, the Office of National Estimates and the Office of Reports and Estimates since 1946.
Crisis Group provides analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation.
- CrisisWatch Database
Monthly bulletin of significant situations of conflict or potential conflict around the world.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), the research arm of Congress, prepares reports (usually under 20 pages long) on topics of interest to members of Congress. Enter "Mozambique" as the search term.
Declassified Documents Reference System CU
Search this database to find declassified documents related to Mozambique.
Digital National Security Archive CU
Database of primary declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions.
Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST)
An integrated database containing information on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military expenditure, armed forces and weapons.
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
"Public database of official texts of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations."
Human Rights Watch - Mozambique
News and reports related to human rights.
LexisNexis Academic Country & Region Reports CU
News, country briefings, and country risk guides. Filter by country or choose "Country & Region Reports" from publication type.
SESRIC Statistics & Databases
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
UNdata
UNdata provides a single entry point allowing users to search and download numerous statistical resources of the United Nations System.
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics - Mozambique
U.S. trade in goods (imports, exports and balance) with Mozambique.
World dataBank
Contains data from the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators & Global Development Finance, Gender Statistics, Education Statistics, Health Nutrition and Population Statistics, African Development Indicators, Global Economic Monitor, and Millennium Development Goals. Users can select variables (some going as far back as 1960) to create customized tables, charts, maps, and reports.
Worldwide Incidents Tracking System (WITS)
WITS is the National Counterterrorism Center's database of terrorist incidents.
African Development Bank Group - Mozambique
Projects, strategy papers, and information about Mozambique and the ADB.
African Union
The main objectives of the AU are "to promote unity and solidarity among African States, to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development, to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and to promote international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations."
Commonwealth of Nations - Mozambique
"The Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding and world peace. The Commonwealth's 2 billion citizens, about 30 per cent of the world's population, are drawn from the broadest range of faiths, races, cultures and traditions."
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Washington, DC
Diplomatic representation of Mozambique in the United States.
Embassy of the United States in Maputo, Mozambique
Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Mozambique.
EU Relations with Mozambique
Overview, country strategy, EU support, and documents on the European Union's relations with Mozambique.
G-77 at the United Nations
The Group of 77 is an intergovernmental organization of developing states in the UN. It provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on all major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promote South-South cooperation for development. There are now 130 member states (including Mozambique), although the name G-77 was retained because of its historical significance.
IMF - Mozambique
Country information, reports, and publications from the International Monetary Fund.
IRIN Humanitarian Profile - Mozambique
IRIN (Integrated Regional Information Networks), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community.
Islamic Development Bank
"The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), established to foster the economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah (Islamic Law). There are 56 member countries (including Mozambique).
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
NEPAD is a strategy for sustainable development and poverty reduction in Africa.
Permanent Mission of the United Nations to Mozambique
Web site of member state missions and their representatives to the United Nations.
ReliefWeb - Mozambique
ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news, documents, maps, and background information on emergency assistance by country.
SESRIC Statistics & Databases
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Southern African Development Community (SADC) - Mozambique
SADC is an intergovernmental organization. that promotes economic well-being, improvement of the standards of living and quality of life, freedom and social justice, and peace and security among the 14 southern African member states. Select "Mozambique" from the list of member states on the right.
UNHCR
News, operations, statistics, background, analysis and policy, and maps from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Select Mozambique from the "Browse by country" drop-down menu on the right.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mozambique
UNDP helps countries work toward human rights, democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment for sustainable development, and HIV/AIDS prevention.
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development - Mozambique
Economic, social and environmental policies and plans for sustainable development from the UN Department Economic and Social Affairs.
USAID - Mozambique
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) economic and humanitarian assistance programs in Mozambique.
U.S. Department of State - Mozambique
U.S.-Mozambican relations, humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and country background notes.
World Bank - Mozambique
World Bank data, projects, and research in Mozambique.
World Food Programme - Mozambique
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger.
World Trade Organization - Mozambique
Provides key information on trade statistics, WTO commitments, disputes, trade policy reviews, and notifications for member countries.
Projects, strategy papers, and information about Mozambique and the ADB.
African Union
The main objectives of the AU are "to promote unity and solidarity among African States, to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development, to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and to promote international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations."
Commonwealth of Nations - Mozambique
"The Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding and world peace. The Commonwealth's 2 billion citizens, about 30 per cent of the world's population, are drawn from the broadest range of faiths, races, cultures and traditions."
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Washington, DC
Diplomatic representation of Mozambique in the United States.
Embassy of the United States in Maputo, Mozambique
Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Mozambique.
EU Relations with Mozambique
Overview, country strategy, EU support, and documents on the European Union's relations with Mozambique.
G-77 at the United Nations
The Group of 77 is an intergovernmental organization of developing states in the UN. It provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on all major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promote South-South cooperation for development. There are now 130 member states (including Mozambique), although the name G-77 was retained because of its historical significance.
IMF - Mozambique
Country information, reports, and publications from the International Monetary Fund.
IRIN Humanitarian Profile - Mozambique
IRIN (Integrated Regional Information Networks), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community.
Islamic Development Bank
"The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), established to foster the economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah (Islamic Law). There are 56 member countries (including Mozambique).
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
NEPAD is a strategy for sustainable development and poverty reduction in Africa.
Permanent Mission of the United Nations to Mozambique
Web site of member state missions and their representatives to the United Nations.
ReliefWeb - Mozambique
ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news, documents, maps, and background information on emergency assistance by country.
SESRIC Statistics & Databases
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Southern African Development Community (SADC) - Mozambique
SADC is an intergovernmental organization. that promotes economic well-being, improvement of the standards of living and quality of life, freedom and social justice, and peace and security among the 14 southern African member states. Select "Mozambique" from the list of member states on the right.
UNHCR
News, operations, statistics, background, analysis and policy, and maps from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Select Mozambique from the "Browse by country" drop-down menu on the right.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mozambique
UNDP helps countries work toward human rights, democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment for sustainable development, and HIV/AIDS prevention.
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development - Mozambique
Economic, social and environmental policies and plans for sustainable development from the UN Department Economic and Social Affairs.
USAID - Mozambique
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) economic and humanitarian assistance programs in Mozambique.
U.S. Department of State - Mozambique
U.S.-Mozambican relations, humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and country background notes.
World Bank - Mozambique
World Bank data, projects, and research in Mozambique.
World Food Programme - Mozambique
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger.
World Trade Organization - Mozambique
Provides key information on trade statistics, WTO commitments, disputes, trade policy reviews, and notifications for member countries.
UNAIDS - Mozambique
Country situation analysis and news from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
USAID Health: HIV/AIDS - Mozambique
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) HIV/AIDS programs in Mozambique.
WHO (World Health Organization)
Country situation analysis and news from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
USAID Health: HIV/AIDS - Mozambique
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) HIV/AIDS programs in Mozambique.
WHO (World Health Organization)
- WHO - Mozambique
Information and statistics on the status of public health in Mozambique from the World Health Organization (WHO). - WHO/AFRO
Official site of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa
(WHO/AFRO). - Country Health System Profile - Mozambique
Trends in health policy, resources, and services. - Malaria Country Profiles - Mozambique
Malaria information page from WHO/AFRO.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Department of Defense Scientific and Technical Reports Collection provides access to citations to unclassified unlimited documents that have been entered into DTIC's Technical Reports (TR) Database, as well as the electronic full-text of many of these documents.
Mozambique: Security Assistance
Country-by-country listing provides information on Political-Military-administered security assistance funds from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.
United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ)
December 1992-December 1994: "ONUMOZ was established to help implement the General Peace Agreement, signed by the President of the Republic of Mozambique and the President of the Resistência Nacional Moçambicana. The mandate included facilitating the implementation of the Agreement; monitoring the ceasefire; monitoring the withdrawal of foreign forces and providing security in the transport corridors; providing technical assistance and monitoring the entire electoral process."
Department of Defense Scientific and Technical Reports Collection provides access to citations to unclassified unlimited documents that have been entered into DTIC's Technical Reports (TR) Database, as well as the electronic full-text of many of these documents.
Mozambique: Security Assistance
Country-by-country listing provides information on Political-Military-administered security assistance funds from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.
United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ)
December 1992-December 1994: "ONUMOZ was established to help implement the General Peace Agreement, signed by the President of the Republic of Mozambique and the President of the Resistência Nacional Moçambicana. The mandate included facilitating the implementation of the Agreement; monitoring the ceasefire; monitoring the withdrawal of foreign forces and providing security in the transport corridors; providing technical assistance and monitoring the entire electoral process."
The library collection contains numerous secondary, federal, and international sources of information on Mozambique.
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