Economic & Social Impact
Transforming Matutuine’s Elephant Coast into a growth engine for Mozambique and the SADC region.
National impact (Mozambique)
Job creation
> 25,000 jobs across construction, services, and long-term operations.
Human capital
Skills transfer through new schools, trade/technicon colleges, and upskilling aligned to port & logistics industries.
Healthcare access
Clinics, retirement living, and frail-care facilities improve quality of life for communities in Maputo Province.
Tourism multiplier
New accommodation, recreation, and tourism staging boosts arrivals at Ponta d’Ouro, Malongane and Mamoli.
Provincial impact (Maputo Province)
- Diversified growth pole
- Workforce backbone
- Aviation capacity & resilience
- Modern infrastructure
Regional impact (SADC)
Trade & logistics
Elephant Coast Airport and planned port/rail connections provide alternative gateways for landlocked SADC members.
- Alternative trade routes
- Export facilitation
- Aviation logistics hub
Tourism & mobility
Gateway to Southern Mozambique’s pristine Elephant Coast, integrated with South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal tourism circuits.
- Eco & beach tourism boost
- Regional mobility
- Joint conservation tourism
Environment & sustainability
- Sustainable utilities
- Low-carbon development
- Conservation-aligned tourism
- Green jobs & stewardship
Impact
- 32,900 total jobs across immediate, medium & long term
- Skills transfer via industry‑linked training programs
- SME corridors in retail, logistics & light industry
- Environmental stewardship & water security
Social impact
Community development