For a more influential and globally connected Mozambique.
Our mission is to inform Mozambique’s engagement with the world through rigorous, independent research and policy-relevant analysis for decision-makers and policymakers, to strengthen foreign policy analysis, and to provide a space for dialogue on foreign policy, economic diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Over the next decade, we envision a Mozambique that formulates and defends coherent foreign policy positions, advances national development through strategic economic diplomacy, and exercises agency in a multipolar world—strengthening its influence across regional, continental, and global arenas.
- Independence—Commitment to intellectual and institutional autonomy, ensuring objectivity and credibility.
- Inclusivity—We value diverse voices and broad participation in defining Mozambique’s global and regional perspective.
- Constructive engagement—We aim to build bridges between the actors who define Mozambique’s foreign policy and provide balanced analysis on international affairs and diplomacy.
- Innovation—We promote innovative thinking and creative solutions to global and regional challenges.
Core Activities
Fórum Externo delivers its mission through a wide range of high-quality, impactful activities that influence policy, stimulate discussions, and build capacity.
- Research & Policy Publications
We produce evidence-based policy briefs, research papers, reports, and thematic analyses on foreign policy, international cooperation, regional dynamics, and international trade. Our publications are accessible, actionable, and grounded in strong analytical methodologies.
- High-Level Dialogues, Roundtables & Conferences
Fórum Externo aims to convene diplomats, government officials, private-sector leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to foster debate and co-create policy solutions. These platforms help bridge gaps between actors and promote coordinated approaches to international challenges.
- Public Engagement & Knowledge Dissemination
We produce newsletters, op-eds, commentaries, and multimedia content that bring foreign policy debates closer to the public. Through strategic communication on our website and social media, we help shape a more informed national conversation about international affairs that dominate our world.
- Capacity Development
Fórum Externo aims to supplement existing capacity-building structures in diplomatic practice, negotiation skills, strategic communication, geopolitical analysis, and economic diplomacy. These programs equip Mozambicans with skills to participate effectively in international affairs and economic policy debates.