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Cadernos Ebape.br, Dec 31, 2022

This special issue was organized to highlight research on the diaspora of Lusophone people, addre... more This special issue was organized to highlight research on the diaspora of Lusophone people, addressing a gap in research on migration involving Lusophone countries comprehensively, encompassing aspects such as demography and, notably, administration, which is our primary focus. In the contemporary context, people's mobility presents increasingly complex and challenging features, further expanding the scope of migratory analysis. Given the current scenario, some points guided the call for papers that led to this issue of Cadernos EBAPE.BR: a) the dynamics of migration in Portuguese-speaking countries; b) strategies for the labor insertion of individuals who migrate to (or from) Portuguese-speaking countries; c) migrations forced by civil wars, armed conflicts, and/or terrorist attacks, leading to economic disruptions; d) the impact of climate change, inducing migration in search of work; e) examining gender issues and their intersections with migration matters in these countries.

Cadernos EBAPE.BR

Resumo A edição especial objetivou especialmente visibilizar estudos sobre a diáspora de povos lu... more Resumo A edição especial objetivou especialmente visibilizar estudos sobre a diáspora de povos lusófonos, dada a escassez de pesquisas sobre migrações que tratam de modo agregado países lusófonos, tanto na área da Demografia quanto em outras áreas, em especial a área para a qual essa edição especial foi pensada: a Administração. Compreendemos que as mobilidades contemporâneas assumem contornos cada vez mais complexos e desafiadores, o que amplia ainda mais a análise do fenômeno migratório. Assim, considerando o cenário contemporâneo, alguns pontos para reflexão nortearam essa chamada de trabalhos, quais sejam: a) os movimentos do projeto migracional em países de língua portuguesa; b) as estratégias para a inserção laboral dos sujeitos que migram para (ou de) países lusófonos; c) as migrações forçadas por guerras civis, ataques armados e/ou terroristas, e a consequente desestruturação das economias; d) as alterações climáticas e sua indução de migrações em busca de trabalho; e) as qu...

De Gruyter eBooks, Dec 19, 2022

Migration theories have focused on causes of movements, demographic and economic impacts, and spa... more Migration theories have focused on causes of movements, demographic and economic impacts, and spatial distribution of migration flows. These theories have focused less on inclusive growth and ethnic cohesion in the context of migration. Published papers hardly discuss growth that centers on inclusive growth and migration and they do not address how ethnic cohesion has contributed to the integration of African migrants in each hosting country. While Africans fight each other in their countries of origin because of their different ethnicity, in host countries they develop ethnic ties that create conditions for integration and thus for inclusive growth. Maputo is a host city of the Great Lakes in Africa, a region where belonging to a different ethnic group is still a problem and can therefore be the reason for persecution or killing. A solution to this problem is to flee to other countries. One of the hosting countries is Mozambique, where, according to the interviewees, belonging to a different ethnic group is generally not a problem. As soon as they arrive in Maputo, the 'fugitives' try to establish cohesion among other ethnic groups. While Tutsi and Hutus try to live together, Nigerians claim that they are from Biafra and not from Nigeria. Although the differences of collective identities between Nigerians and Biafrans are so great, they do not show them publicly. Interviews conducted as part of the Migration for Inclusive African Growth (MIAG) projects and previous studies on refugees from the Great Lakes Region formed the basis for this paper. This work must then address two questions: How does migration lead to ethnic cohesion that would normally cause tensions in the country of origin? And how can a host city accommodate ethnic differences? Open Access.

Sustainable development goals series, 2021

In March 2019, cyclone Idai swept across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, creating disaster lands... more In March 2019, cyclone Idai swept across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, creating disaster landscapes with destroyed lived spaces and fractured livelihoods. This chapter explores the impoverishing effects of the cyclone on the affected population and examines the resilience-enhancing strategies of survivors who are still rooted in spaces of vulnerability. Drawing on a mixed research methods approach, consisting of a desktop study, focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth key informant interviews, this chapter provides useful insights on experiences of the flood survivors. A key study finding is that while official disaster management responses were swift and had saved many lives, reconstruction has been slow and has not reversed the consequential effects of cyclone Idai in the affected areas. The voices of the cyclone survivors reveal that despite the resilience at the local level, it will take long for life to return to normal in the disaster landscapes of both countries. The findings will be of help to policymakers as they refine their disaster management programmes when responding to similar hydro-meteorological disasters.

Urban Forum, Jun 18, 2019

GEOUSP: Espaço e Tempo, Dec 30, 2011

A vida dos moçambicanos continua até hoje a ser caracterizada por uma série de eventos que coloca... more A vida dos moçambicanos continua até hoje a ser caracterizada por uma série de eventos que colocam a população em situação de permanente mobilidade. Esta mobilidade se tem trazido ganhos através das remessas (em produtos e em dinheiro), e também tem trazido consequências nefastas dentre elas o alastramento do índice do HIV. A região centro de Moçambique a mais extensa em área e a mais populosa apresenta índices de HIV muito altos. Evidências empíricas têm demonstrado que os factores sócio-culturais são muito importantes, e por isso, devem ser tomados também em consideração quando abordamos questões ligadas às migrações e HIV. A revisão da literatura existente sobre este assunto e projeções sobre a prevalência do HIV em Moçambique e nas distintas regiões constituíram o suporte para a elaboração deste artigo.

Economia agro-alimentare, Feb 1, 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most rapidly urbanising regions in the world. Achieving food and... more Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most rapidly urbanising regions in the world. Achieving food and nutrition security is not only a rural challenge; the access to adequate (in terms of quantity and quality), healthy, nutritious and affordable food is also a growing concern for cities. The latest food crisis (2007/08) put food security back onto the political agenda as food prices increased significantly within just a few weeks and showed the world how vulnerable food systems are, particularly in cities. Food systems describe the ‘farm-to-fork’ processes, pathways and dynamics between interlinked actors and are embedded in a spatial context. The global discourse on food security happens without considering the urban context, just as the global discourse on the urban context happens without considering food security (Battersby 2016: 3). The controversial debate on the contribution of urban agriculture to food and nutrition security frames this study. Based on the perspective of a food systems approach this research seeks to understand the two case areas, City of Cape Town (South Africa) and City of Maputo (Mozambique), through local food production, pathways, dynamics and challenges. This paper shows early results of two baseline surveys amongst urban farmers in both cities, as well as in-depth interviews with urban farmers. Both case studies show similar challenges but different opportunities to increase the potential of urban agriculture to contribute towards a more sustainable food system.

Springer eBooks, Nov 3, 2022

What we Xai-Xai dwellers need now is a dish of xima meal on our households' tables. 'Food securit... more What we Xai-Xai dwellers need now is a dish of xima meal on our households' tables. 'Food security' is your matter. (Respondent in Xai-Xai during 2017 field work) Introduction: The Practical and Symbolic Dimensions of Food Security Despite the availability of food in the local markets of Xai-Xai, Mozambique, people who participated in the qualitative study that inspired this chapter agreed unanimously that what they need is a dish of xima

The multiple linkages between gender and household food security in cities have been observed in ... more The multiple linkages between gender and household food security in cities have been observed in diverse settings, at multiple scales, and through a variety of disciplinary lenses. The Hungry Cities Partnership is rooted in the importance of inclusive growth of cities, which includes a fundamental concern with genderbased injustices that reduce inclusivity, sustainability and food security by underpinning structural poverty. This discussion paper is motivated by the gap in policy-ready quantitative data needed to identify the ways in which gender inequality, food insecurity, and public policy are interconnected. Analysis of the 2014 survey of household food security in Maputo identified female headship as a household attribute closely associated with food insecurity and yet the employment and education status of the head largely mitigated the effect of female headship on food security. Using household survey data, this investigation defines the extent to which the relationship between the sex of the household head and food insecurity appears to be conditionally dependent upon employment and education. The findings provide further impetus to urban policy makers to operationalize gender-equality goals. For Hungry Cities researchers, it provides a model for gender-based analysis of household food security in other cities.

International Journal for Equity in Health, Oct 10, 2017

Background: Information dealing with social and behavioural risk factors as well as their mechani... more Background: Information dealing with social and behavioural risk factors as well as their mechanisms among Mozambican migrants working in South African mines remains undocumented. This study aims to understand the various factors influencing HIV-related risk behaviours and the resulting HIV positive status of Mozambican miners employed by South African mines. This analysis was undertaken in order to inform a broader and more effective HIV preventive framework in Mozambique. Method: This study relied upon data sourced from the first Integrated Biological and Behavioural Survey among Mozambican miners earning their living in South African mines. It employs quantitative techniques using standard statistical tools to substantiate the laid-down objectives. The primary technique applied in this paper is the multivariable statistical method used in the formulation and application of a proximate determinants framework. Results: The odds of reporting one sexual partner were roughly three times higher for miners working as perforators as opposed to other types of occupation. As well, the odds of condom usealways or sometimesfor miners in the 31-40 age group were three times higher than the odds of condom use in the 51+ age group. Miners with lower education levels were less likely to use condoms. The odds of being HIV positive when the miner reports use of alcohol or drugs (sometimes/always) is 0.32 times lower than the odds for those reporting never use of alcohol or drugs. And finally, the odds of HIV positive status for those using condoms were 2.16 times that of miners who never used condoms, controlling for biological and other proximate determinants. Conclusion: In Mozambique, behavioural theory emphasising personal behavioural changes is the main strategy to combat HIV among miners. Our findings suggest there is a need to change thinking processes about how to influence safer sexual behaviour. This is viewed to be the result of a person's individual decision, due to of the complexity of social and contextual factors that may also influence sexual behaviours. This only stresses the need for HIV prevention strategies to exclusively transcend individual factors while considering the broader social and contextual phenomena influencing HIV risk among Mozambican miners.

International Migration, Aug 1, 2009

Migration management has become a complex issue for managers since there are a growing number of ... more Migration management has become a complex issue for managers since there are a growing number of people who voluntarily or forcibly leave their places of origin for new places. Maintaining a satisfactory migration policy that could respond to all interests is a real challenge. Just as the Mozambican government is still battling with the management of its own migrants who are daily crossing national and regional borders, there are also a growing number of refugees from the Great Lakes of Africa and a movement of Malawians into the country in search of land and forest resources. This movement of immigrants is a response to the environmental degradation caused by Mozambican refugees from the time of their exile during the civil war. At the same time, there is a trend of emigration as a result of poor economic conditions and the increase of poverty in rural areas. It is also clear that there are direct and indirect gains and losses resulting from migration in and out of Mozambique. To what extent have policymakers dealt with these moving ''outs'' and ''ins''? This paper seeks to analyse migration management and development strategies in Mozambique, as well as the challenges that policymakers have exposed, and also highlights the role of Mozambican refugees on environmental degradation caused in Malawi.

Journal of Southern African Studies, May 4, 2022

Journal of inclusive cities and built environment, Feb 7, 2022

Migration African scholars have argued that the Migration of Africans is occurring within the con... more Migration African scholars have argued that the Migration of Africans is occurring within the continent. That Migration can either be intra-regional or interregional. South Africa and Northern Africa constitute the core for all African immigration flows; the so-called intra-immigration is made of migration chains such as within the Maghreb region, west, east, and southern Africa. Historically, Mozambique has sent labor to South Africa in plantations and mining for more than two centuries, while on the other hand, it was seen as a producer of refugees, a Portuguese-speaking country, and lower levels of Development indicators. As a consequence, it was a country not desirable to be or to settle. In the last two decades, the stigma on immigration towards Mozambique is deconstructed because of the businesses and jobs opportunities that arose in the country for the boom era of mining, including oil, gas, and coal. The current geography of immigration is made of a multicultural of people from all over the world. A chain of new shops made of construction material, spare car material, barber, boutiques, groceries, and liquor shops are widely seen in Maputo. Most in containers and owned mainly by African migrants, Chinese, and Mozambicans. African migrants have been portrayed as those who do not add any value to any economy. Instead, they are job stealers. However, the study has demonstrated African's contribution to economic growth as they give jobs and regularly pay rents and taxes. The study is part of MIAG (Migration for Inclusive African Growth) 1 results where interviews and surveys were used.

Geo UERJ, Aug 28, 2020

2020 Raimundo. Este é um artigo de acesso aberto distribuído sob os termos da Licença Creative Co... more 2020 Raimundo. Este é um artigo de acesso aberto distribuído sob os termos da Licença Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0, que permite uso, distribuição e reprodução para fins não comercias, com a citação dos autores e da fonte original e sob a mesma licença.

Development Southern Africa, May 24, 2021

ABSTRACT Gender-based structural inequalities in Southern African cities continue to drive povert... more ABSTRACT Gender-based structural inequalities in Southern African cities continue to drive poverty and food insecurity in spite of decades of development efforts to raise the social, economic, and political status of women relative to men. A 2014 survey of household food security in Maputo found that female headship is closely associated with food insecurity. This article assesses the role of employment and education in explaining this phenomenon in the city of Maputo. Using household survey data, this investigation defines the extent to which the relationship between the sex of the household head and food insecurity appears to be conditionally dependent upon employment and education. The findings provide further impetus to urban policy makers to operationalise gender equality goals.

Cadernos Ebape.br, Dec 31, 2022

This special issue was organized to highlight research on the diaspora of Lusophone people, addre... more This special issue was organized to highlight research on the diaspora of Lusophone people, addressing a gap in research on migration involving Lusophone countries comprehensively, encompassing aspects such as demography and, notably, administration, which is our primary focus. In the contemporary context, people's mobility presents increasingly complex and challenging features, further expanding the scope of migratory analysis. Given the current scenario, some points guided the call for papers that led to this issue of Cadernos EBAPE.BR: a) the dynamics of migration in Portuguese-speaking countries; b) strategies for the labor insertion of individuals who migrate to (or from) Portuguese-speaking countries; c) migrations forced by civil wars, armed conflicts, and/or terrorist attacks, leading to economic disruptions; d) the impact of climate change, inducing migration in search of work; e) examining gender issues and their intersections with migration matters in these countries.

Cadernos EBAPE.BR

Resumo A edição especial objetivou especialmente visibilizar estudos sobre a diáspora de povos lu... more Resumo A edição especial objetivou especialmente visibilizar estudos sobre a diáspora de povos lusófonos, dada a escassez de pesquisas sobre migrações que tratam de modo agregado países lusófonos, tanto na área da Demografia quanto em outras áreas, em especial a área para a qual essa edição especial foi pensada: a Administração. Compreendemos que as mobilidades contemporâneas assumem contornos cada vez mais complexos e desafiadores, o que amplia ainda mais a análise do fenômeno migratório. Assim, considerando o cenário contemporâneo, alguns pontos para reflexão nortearam essa chamada de trabalhos, quais sejam: a) os movimentos do projeto migracional em países de língua portuguesa; b) as estratégias para a inserção laboral dos sujeitos que migram para (ou de) países lusófonos; c) as migrações forçadas por guerras civis, ataques armados e/ou terroristas, e a consequente desestruturação das economias; d) as alterações climáticas e sua indução de migrações em busca de trabalho; e) as qu...

De Gruyter eBooks, Dec 19, 2022

Migration theories have focused on causes of movements, demographic and economic impacts, and spa... more Migration theories have focused on causes of movements, demographic and economic impacts, and spatial distribution of migration flows. These theories have focused less on inclusive growth and ethnic cohesion in the context of migration. Published papers hardly discuss growth that centers on inclusive growth and migration and they do not address how ethnic cohesion has contributed to the integration of African migrants in each hosting country. While Africans fight each other in their countries of origin because of their different ethnicity, in host countries they develop ethnic ties that create conditions for integration and thus for inclusive growth. Maputo is a host city of the Great Lakes in Africa, a region where belonging to a different ethnic group is still a problem and can therefore be the reason for persecution or killing. A solution to this problem is to flee to other countries. One of the hosting countries is Mozambique, where, according to the interviewees, belonging to a different ethnic group is generally not a problem. As soon as they arrive in Maputo, the 'fugitives' try to establish cohesion among other ethnic groups. While Tutsi and Hutus try to live together, Nigerians claim that they are from Biafra and not from Nigeria. Although the differences of collective identities between Nigerians and Biafrans are so great, they do not show them publicly. Interviews conducted as part of the Migration for Inclusive African Growth (MIAG) projects and previous studies on refugees from the Great Lakes Region formed the basis for this paper. This work must then address two questions: How does migration lead to ethnic cohesion that would normally cause tensions in the country of origin? And how can a host city accommodate ethnic differences? Open Access.

Sustainable development goals series, 2021

In March 2019, cyclone Idai swept across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, creating disaster lands... more In March 2019, cyclone Idai swept across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, creating disaster landscapes with destroyed lived spaces and fractured livelihoods. This chapter explores the impoverishing effects of the cyclone on the affected population and examines the resilience-enhancing strategies of survivors who are still rooted in spaces of vulnerability. Drawing on a mixed research methods approach, consisting of a desktop study, focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth key informant interviews, this chapter provides useful insights on experiences of the flood survivors. A key study finding is that while official disaster management responses were swift and had saved many lives, reconstruction has been slow and has not reversed the consequential effects of cyclone Idai in the affected areas. The voices of the cyclone survivors reveal that despite the resilience at the local level, it will take long for life to return to normal in the disaster landscapes of both countries. The findings will be of help to policymakers as they refine their disaster management programmes when responding to similar hydro-meteorological disasters.

Urban Forum, Jun 18, 2019

GEOUSP: Espaço e Tempo, Dec 30, 2011

A vida dos moçambicanos continua até hoje a ser caracterizada por uma série de eventos que coloca... more A vida dos moçambicanos continua até hoje a ser caracterizada por uma série de eventos que colocam a população em situação de permanente mobilidade. Esta mobilidade se tem trazido ganhos através das remessas (em produtos e em dinheiro), e também tem trazido consequências nefastas dentre elas o alastramento do índice do HIV. A região centro de Moçambique a mais extensa em área e a mais populosa apresenta índices de HIV muito altos. Evidências empíricas têm demonstrado que os factores sócio-culturais são muito importantes, e por isso, devem ser tomados também em consideração quando abordamos questões ligadas às migrações e HIV. A revisão da literatura existente sobre este assunto e projeções sobre a prevalência do HIV em Moçambique e nas distintas regiões constituíram o suporte para a elaboração deste artigo.

Economia agro-alimentare, Feb 1, 2019

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most rapidly urbanising regions in the world. Achieving food and... more Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most rapidly urbanising regions in the world. Achieving food and nutrition security is not only a rural challenge; the access to adequate (in terms of quantity and quality), healthy, nutritious and affordable food is also a growing concern for cities. The latest food crisis (2007/08) put food security back onto the political agenda as food prices increased significantly within just a few weeks and showed the world how vulnerable food systems are, particularly in cities. Food systems describe the ‘farm-to-fork’ processes, pathways and dynamics between interlinked actors and are embedded in a spatial context. The global discourse on food security happens without considering the urban context, just as the global discourse on the urban context happens without considering food security (Battersby 2016: 3). The controversial debate on the contribution of urban agriculture to food and nutrition security frames this study. Based on the perspective of a food systems approach this research seeks to understand the two case areas, City of Cape Town (South Africa) and City of Maputo (Mozambique), through local food production, pathways, dynamics and challenges. This paper shows early results of two baseline surveys amongst urban farmers in both cities, as well as in-depth interviews with urban farmers. Both case studies show similar challenges but different opportunities to increase the potential of urban agriculture to contribute towards a more sustainable food system.

Springer eBooks, Nov 3, 2022

What we Xai-Xai dwellers need now is a dish of xima meal on our households' tables. 'Food securit... more What we Xai-Xai dwellers need now is a dish of xima meal on our households' tables. 'Food security' is your matter. (Respondent in Xai-Xai during 2017 field work) Introduction: The Practical and Symbolic Dimensions of Food Security Despite the availability of food in the local markets of Xai-Xai, Mozambique, people who participated in the qualitative study that inspired this chapter agreed unanimously that what they need is a dish of xima

The multiple linkages between gender and household food security in cities have been observed in ... more The multiple linkages between gender and household food security in cities have been observed in diverse settings, at multiple scales, and through a variety of disciplinary lenses. The Hungry Cities Partnership is rooted in the importance of inclusive growth of cities, which includes a fundamental concern with genderbased injustices that reduce inclusivity, sustainability and food security by underpinning structural poverty. This discussion paper is motivated by the gap in policy-ready quantitative data needed to identify the ways in which gender inequality, food insecurity, and public policy are interconnected. Analysis of the 2014 survey of household food security in Maputo identified female headship as a household attribute closely associated with food insecurity and yet the employment and education status of the head largely mitigated the effect of female headship on food security. Using household survey data, this investigation defines the extent to which the relationship between the sex of the household head and food insecurity appears to be conditionally dependent upon employment and education. The findings provide further impetus to urban policy makers to operationalize gender-equality goals. For Hungry Cities researchers, it provides a model for gender-based analysis of household food security in other cities.

International Journal for Equity in Health, Oct 10, 2017

Background: Information dealing with social and behavioural risk factors as well as their mechani... more Background: Information dealing with social and behavioural risk factors as well as their mechanisms among Mozambican migrants working in South African mines remains undocumented. This study aims to understand the various factors influencing HIV-related risk behaviours and the resulting HIV positive status of Mozambican miners employed by South African mines. This analysis was undertaken in order to inform a broader and more effective HIV preventive framework in Mozambique. Method: This study relied upon data sourced from the first Integrated Biological and Behavioural Survey among Mozambican miners earning their living in South African mines. It employs quantitative techniques using standard statistical tools to substantiate the laid-down objectives. The primary technique applied in this paper is the multivariable statistical method used in the formulation and application of a proximate determinants framework. Results: The odds of reporting one sexual partner were roughly three times higher for miners working as perforators as opposed to other types of occupation. As well, the odds of condom usealways or sometimesfor miners in the 31-40 age group were three times higher than the odds of condom use in the 51+ age group. Miners with lower education levels were less likely to use condoms. The odds of being HIV positive when the miner reports use of alcohol or drugs (sometimes/always) is 0.32 times lower than the odds for those reporting never use of alcohol or drugs. And finally, the odds of HIV positive status for those using condoms were 2.16 times that of miners who never used condoms, controlling for biological and other proximate determinants. Conclusion: In Mozambique, behavioural theory emphasising personal behavioural changes is the main strategy to combat HIV among miners. Our findings suggest there is a need to change thinking processes about how to influence safer sexual behaviour. This is viewed to be the result of a person's individual decision, due to of the complexity of social and contextual factors that may also influence sexual behaviours. This only stresses the need for HIV prevention strategies to exclusively transcend individual factors while considering the broader social and contextual phenomena influencing HIV risk among Mozambican miners.

International Migration, Aug 1, 2009

Migration management has become a complex issue for managers since there are a growing number of ... more Migration management has become a complex issue for managers since there are a growing number of people who voluntarily or forcibly leave their places of origin for new places. Maintaining a satisfactory migration policy that could respond to all interests is a real challenge. Just as the Mozambican government is still battling with the management of its own migrants who are daily crossing national and regional borders, there are also a growing number of refugees from the Great Lakes of Africa and a movement of Malawians into the country in search of land and forest resources. This movement of immigrants is a response to the environmental degradation caused by Mozambican refugees from the time of their exile during the civil war. At the same time, there is a trend of emigration as a result of poor economic conditions and the increase of poverty in rural areas. It is also clear that there are direct and indirect gains and losses resulting from migration in and out of Mozambique. To what extent have policymakers dealt with these moving ''outs'' and ''ins''? This paper seeks to analyse migration management and development strategies in Mozambique, as well as the challenges that policymakers have exposed, and also highlights the role of Mozambican refugees on environmental degradation caused in Malawi.

Journal of Southern African Studies, May 4, 2022

Journal of inclusive cities and built environment, Feb 7, 2022

Migration African scholars have argued that the Migration of Africans is occurring within the con... more Migration African scholars have argued that the Migration of Africans is occurring within the continent. That Migration can either be intra-regional or interregional. South Africa and Northern Africa constitute the core for all African immigration flows; the so-called intra-immigration is made of migration chains such as within the Maghreb region, west, east, and southern Africa. Historically, Mozambique has sent labor to South Africa in plantations and mining for more than two centuries, while on the other hand, it was seen as a producer of refugees, a Portuguese-speaking country, and lower levels of Development indicators. As a consequence, it was a country not desirable to be or to settle. In the last two decades, the stigma on immigration towards Mozambique is deconstructed because of the businesses and jobs opportunities that arose in the country for the boom era of mining, including oil, gas, and coal. The current geography of immigration is made of a multicultural of people from all over the world. A chain of new shops made of construction material, spare car material, barber, boutiques, groceries, and liquor shops are widely seen in Maputo. Most in containers and owned mainly by African migrants, Chinese, and Mozambicans. African migrants have been portrayed as those who do not add any value to any economy. Instead, they are job stealers. However, the study has demonstrated African's contribution to economic growth as they give jobs and regularly pay rents and taxes. The study is part of MIAG (Migration for Inclusive African Growth) 1 results where interviews and surveys were used.

Geo UERJ, Aug 28, 2020

2020 Raimundo. Este é um artigo de acesso aberto distribuído sob os termos da Licença Creative Co... more 2020 Raimundo. Este é um artigo de acesso aberto distribuído sob os termos da Licença Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0, que permite uso, distribuição e reprodução para fins não comercias, com a citação dos autores e da fonte original e sob a mesma licença.

Development Southern Africa, May 24, 2021

ABSTRACT Gender-based structural inequalities in Southern African cities continue to drive povert... more ABSTRACT Gender-based structural inequalities in Southern African cities continue to drive poverty and food insecurity in spite of decades of development efforts to raise the social, economic, and political status of women relative to men. A 2014 survey of household food security in Maputo found that female headship is closely associated with food insecurity. This article assesses the role of employment and education in explaining this phenomenon in the city of Maputo. Using household survey data, this investigation defines the extent to which the relationship between the sex of the household head and food insecurity appears to be conditionally dependent upon employment and education. The findings provide further impetus to urban policy makers to operationalise gender equality goals.

Se a partir da década de 1990, a capital de Moçambique concentrou em si um forte investimento, ma... more Se a partir da década de 1990, a capital de Moçambique concentrou em si um forte investimento, mais recentemente, outras cidades conheceram uma grande euforia económica, particularmente em torno de grandes projectos extractivos. A exploração do carvão na
província de Tete, a reabilitação do corredor de Nacala e as actividades de prospecção de hidrocarbonetos na bacia do Rovuma foram geradores de novos el dorados, estimulando expectativas junto das populações e incentivando movimentos migratórios para cidades como Tete, Nacala-Porto ou Pemba. O rápido crescimento populacional traduziu-se numa
saturação de infra-estruturas urbanas, numa pressão inflacionista sobre os preços e, face à incapacidade de absorção do mercado de emprego, assistiu-se a uma informalização da economia urbana.

Neste contexto, esta obra apresenta quatro grandes objectivos. Em primeiro lugar, compreender os factores motivadores dos movimentos migratórios rural-urbanos, entendendo-os como o resultado de assimetrias socio-espaciais, distinguindo factores de afastamento do meio rural, de factores de atracção do meio urbano. Em segundo lugar,
num cenário de forte densificação populacional, pretende-se compreender como se opera a integração socioeconómica de migrantes rurais no meio urbano. Num terceiro momento, procuram-se explicar as ligações estabelecidas pelas populações de descendência rural, uma vez nas cidades, com os seus contextos geográficos de origem. Finalmente, pretende-se conhecer as representações construídas pelas populações inquiridas sobre os seus universos rurais de origem, assim como perspectivas de regresso e de investimento no local de proveniência.

Npj Urban Sustainability, 2021

The need to make cities in Africa more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (Sustainable De... more The need to make cities in Africa more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (Sustainable Development Goal 11) is undisputed as rapid urban growth rates are set to make the African region a key hub in the global transition to a predominantly urban world. This perspective presents findings from a research project conducted in the cities of Luanda, Angola and Maputo, Mozambique, which used citizen science to generate data on selected indicators of the urban Sustainable Development Goal and use this data to inform more inclusive, sustainable and participatory urban planning and policymaking. Based on the research, we argue that meeting SDG 11 will ultimately depend on the spaces and mechanisms for knowledge co-production and sharing that are produced in the process.