"Mozambique is rapidly evolving into a resource-rich economy. Transforming the expected wealth into economic growth and social well-being is the challenge ahead. Absorbing the wealth as it flows into the economy will challenge Mozambique‘s weak institutional capacities, posing a risk that the country could become another victim of the ―resource curse.‖ Decisions made today will determine whether Mozambique heads down the path of corruption, Dutch disease, adverse health and environmental impact, and weak economic linkages, or whether the country surfaces as a worldwide success story. This paper analyses some key issues and recommends that USAID engages with the government and civil society to transform natural resource investments and receipts into wealth creation for the Mozambican people."

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