Ajuda externa e desenvolvimento em Moçambique: um estudo sobre as dinâmicas internas e desafios na implementação do plano estratégico de desenvolvimento do Distrito de Boane, 2015-2024

Abstract

This monograph, entitled “Foreign Aid and Development in Mozambique: A Study on the Internal Dynamics and Challenges in the Implementation of the District Strategic Development Plan (PEDD) in Boane District (2015–2024)”, analyzes the influence of foreign aid on local development, focusing on the implementation of the PEDD in Boane district. The main objective of the research was to assess the correspondence between what was planned and what was effectively implemented, considering internal dynamics, implemented actions, and the main challenges encountered locally. To understand this reality, a theoretical triangulation was carried out between the Dependency Theory (Cardoso and Falleto, 2010), which highlights the limitations imposed by external agendas (Barquero, 2002) Endogenous Development Theory, which emphasizes the strengthening of local capacities and active citizenship as pillars of development. Methodologically, the study followed a qualitative approach through a case study, using semi- structured interviews with implementers and beneficiaries of the plan. Data analysis was based on content analysis. The implementation of the PEDD in Boane district did not fully achieve its initial objectives, revealing weaknesses in local ownership, low community participation, and a strong dependency on external actors. The results suggest the need for more integrated strategies that prioritize local protagonism in the development process.