Oil and gas investments in Palma District, Mozambique.: Findings from a local context analysis

Abstract

Shared Value Foundation and LANDac conducted an 8-week in-depth field research in communities neighbouring the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) investments in Palma district, Northern Mozambique from February to April 2018. The aim of the study was to understand the local context of the communities in Palma district and examine the direct and indirect socio-economic impacts of the LNG investments on their livelihood. In addition, the research explored opportunities for the investments to be more inclusive of the neighbouring local population groups. This report shares the findings of the research project.