FCT and the National Research Fund of Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Understanding

The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Research Fund (FNI) of Mozambique signed the first protocol for cooperation between the two countries in the areas of science, technology, and innovation.

The protocol, signed by the President of FCT, Paulo Ferrão, and the Executive Director of FNI, Vitória Langa de Jesus, on May 12, resulted from the need to develop joint scientific and technological relations, which will bring mutual benefits to both institutions and both countries in general.

This agreement recognizes the importance of science, technology, and innovation in promoting growth and competitiveness in the national economies of both countries. Therefore, FCT and FNI intend to promote cooperation in these areas based on equality and mutual benefit.

The memorandum of understanding will be implemented through cooperation between the two institutions in the following key areas of collaboration: exchange of personnel, scientists, researchers, and experts to support the development of science, technology, and innovation in both countries; exchange of scientific and technological information, teaching, and learning materials resulting from cooperation; joint activities, including scientific conferences, symposiums, workshops, and other meetings; support for joint research and technological development projects; facilitation of scientific exchanges between research institutions; exchange of experiences and expertise in information and communication technology for development; and promotion of appropriate technology transfer.