The Mozambican government has announced plans to inventory all its properties by 2030. According to the 2027 State Budget (OE), a new phase of inventorying all state properties, including those under indirect administration and state-owned enterprises, will begin next year. This initiative aims to provide the government with a comprehensive understanding of its real estate assets. The inventory will cover various types of properties, including those owned by public entities, those used by public services, and those no longer owned by the state but still registered as such.
The inventory process is being carried out in phases. The first phase, which involved the inventory and registration of properties held by the Central Public Administration through the Public Real Estate Management and Information System (SIGPIP), has been completed. The second phase, which is currently underway, aims to consolidate and validate the information collected. The third and final phase, scheduled for 2027-2030, will involve the inventorying of remaining public properties, including those under indirect administration and state-owned enterprises.
The inventory will cover a wide range of properties, including those owned by public entities, those used by public services, and those no longer owned by the state but still registered as such. This includes properties that have been ceded to third parties, private properties occupied by public services, and properties that are still registered in the name of the state but no longer belong to it. The government hopes that this comprehensive inventory will help it to better manage its real estate assets.
In addition to the inventory, the 2027 State Budget also prioritizes the transfer of ownership or management of approximately 43,000 rural properties from the central government to local authorities, without requiring any counterparty. The government justifies this measure as a way to promote the reuse of properties, mitigate the risk of fires, and ensure proximity management and cohesion.
According to the State Budget report, there are over 65,000 properties registered in the name of the state because they do not have a known owner. The government hopes that the inventory will help to clarify the ownership of these properties and ensure that they are used efficiently. The inventory process is expected to be completed by 2030, providing the government with a comprehensive understanding of its real estate assets.
The Mozambican government's efforts to inventory its properties are part of a broader effort to improve the management of public assets. The inventory will provide valuable information on the state's real estate portfolio, enabling the government to make informed decisions about the use and management of its properties. This, in turn, is expected to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public assets.
The successful completion of the inventory will require close collaboration between different government agencies and stakeholders. The government has not provided details on the specific procedures that will be used to carry out the inventory, but it is expected that the process will involve a combination of fieldwork, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Key Point: The Mozambican government aims to complete an inventory of all state properties by 2030.
Key points
- The inventory process will involve a comprehensive survey of all state properties, including those under indirect administration and state-owned enterprises.
- The government hopes that the inventory will help to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public assets.
