The Embassy of the Netherlands is preparing to implement the Green Value for Growth program.
As part of the Mozambique and European Union Business Global Gateway Forum 2026 and the signing ceremony for the Green Value for Growth (GV4G) program, valued at 60 million euros and funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) in Mozambique, which took place on June 9–10, an exploratory mission to the provinces of Manica and Sofala was conducted on June 12 by EKN in partnership with the Resiliência program.
The delegation, composed of 11 participants from the Netherlands and led by Marchel Gerrmann, Ambassador for Trade and Director of Sustainable Economic Development for the Netherlands, visited Gorongosa National Park, with a special focus on coffee production.
This mission is part of the preparation process for the implementation of the GV4G program, which aims to strengthen three strategic value chains in Mozambique—soybeans, cashews, and coffee—with a focus on the Beira and Nacala corridors, to promote sustainable economic growth, attract European investment, and generate opportunities for 38,000 producers and 3,500 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
In the Gorongosa Mountains, the delegation observed how agroforestry systems are transforming the lives of local communities, particularly through the cultivation of coffee under the shade of native trees, an approach that contributes to the conservation of soil, water resources, and biodiversity.
During the visit, the delegation interacted with producers and toured the Gorongosa coffee processing facility, where the coffee is prepared for market.
“Gorongosa demonstrates that it is possible to produce high-quality coffee, protect the forest, and generate income for communities,” said one of the participants.
The visit provided an opportunity to understand the practical workings of the coffee production model, assess its productive, economic, and market performance, and gather firsthand feedback from farmers on the challenges and opportunities they face. The delegation deepened its understanding of the model’s potential for expansion and replication, identified investment opportunities, and explored strategic partnerships for the development of the coffee sector in Mozambique.
