Selected Issues Papers

State-Owned Enterprises in Mozambique: Current Situation and Policy Options

Author/Editor:

Can Sever ; Santos Bila

Publication Date:

July 31, 2024

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper documents the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Mozambique, discusses some important fiscal issues, and makes the case for improvements in governance and transparency. A first step is to enhance timely and regular collection of data that is easily accessible to better assess the performance of SOEs and raise awareness about associated fiscal costs and risks.

Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/032

Subject:

Arrears Contingent liabilities Corporate governance Economic sectors Expenditure External debt Financial institutions Financial statements Fiscal risks Labor Public employment Public enterprises Public expenditure review Public financial management (PFM) State-owned banks

Frequency:

Regular