According to a report by the Maputo daily “Notícias”, the provincial governor of Inhambane, Daniel Chapo, issued warnings about the non-renewal of licenses granted by the State to several institutions, including local and international non-governmental organizations.
During a meeting organized to analyze reports and activity plans for the coming years 2022-2023, Chapo stated that some institutions had their applications rejected due to a lack of specific reports on their work. Furthermore, there were some non-governmental organizations that were not recognized by the competent authorities.
During the meeting, Chapo emphasized the importance of organizations communicating with the government before starting any activity in the province. It is imperative to discuss potential areas of action and strategies to promote economic and social development in communities. This obligation applies to any organization that intends to operate in the region.
Chapo's policy allows for the renewal and extension of projects through the presentation of progress reports aligned with the priorities of each sector.
According to its statement, the government is willing to cooperate with national and foreign partners in order to improve the quality of life of communities. He emphasized that NGOs should aim to have a positive influence on these communities by engaging in activities such as building or renovating facilities such as water supply systems, classrooms and access roads. It is important to note that these efforts must contribute directly or indirectly to the well-being of the community and not just be limited to holding seminars or training programs.
Recently, a law was passed in Mozambique that prohibits NGOs from hiding information. This law comes after the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, amended, in August, the law on Preventing and Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism. The amendment establishes that donations and other financial contributions intended for non-governmental organizations must be transferred to the organization via bank transfer or check. The aim of this change is to put an end to money laundering.
On the other hand, in accordance with legal regulations, monetary institutions that carry out activities related to the concealment of illicit funds will be subject to a pecuniary penalty that varies between two and ten million meticais (equivalent to an amount of 31 thousand more than 156 thousand dollars).
