Mozambique: Natural-Resource Extraction in Mozambique – Citizens Are Deeply Dissatisfied With Community Participation

Most say little information is available about how proceeds are used.

Key findings

• A majority (56%) of Mozambicans express dissatisfaction with the government’s performance on handling natural resources.
• o At least six in 10 are critical among urban residents (62%), well-educated respondents (62%), and men (60%).
• o Respondents who view the government’s performance negatively are more likely than those who view it positively to say the country is going in the wrong direction (63% vs. 46%).
• Asked…