Strategic Outcomes
- Improve the quality of foreign policy analysis and decision-making
Contribute to more informed, coherent, and evidence-based foreign policy by producing rigorous, independent analysis that strengthens understanding of Mozambique’s engagement in the international system. - Strengthen national knowledge and analytical capacity
Support the development of skills, data, and analytical tools that enrich debate and deepen expertise within the Mozambican policy, academic, and practitioner community on international relations and foreign policy. - Promote inclusive and informed dialogue
Facilitate regular exchange among government, civil society, academia, the private sector, and international partners to encourage open discussion on Mozambique’s foreign policy challenges and priorities. - Strengthen the ecosystem of policy research and professional development
Foster a new generation of analysts, researchers, and practitioners through research, training, and mentorship, thereby contributing to a more capable, connected, and forward-looking foreign policy community.
5. Increase Mozambique’s visibility in global and regional debates
Enhance Mozambique’s presence and voice in international, regional, and multilateral discussions by producing high-quality research, thought leadership, and public communications that inform global audiences about Mozambique’s perspectives and experiences.
Strategic Approach
Fórum Externo’s strategic approach is anchored in rigorous, independent analysis, inclusive dialogue, and public-interest research on Mozambique’s foreign policy, economic diplomacy, and international engagement. Our work begins with a deep understanding of Mozambique’s geopolitical position, domestic policy context, and international environment. It aims to provide objective, evidence-based insights for national and regional policy debates.
Our analytical work draws on foreign policy research, political economy, and geopolitical and geoeconomic analysis to examine regional and global trends shaping Mozambique’s external environment. By combining comparative insights from Southern Africa, Africa and beyond with local knowledge, we aim to enrich policy debates and provide a strong evidence base for understanding international opportunities, risks, and trade-offs.
Dialogue and convening are central to our mission. Fórum Externo provides safe, credible, and inclusive platforms where policymakers, researchers, development partners, business leaders, and civil society can exchange ideas, discuss scenarios, and explore policy options. These spaces promote trust, encourage transparency, and strengthen the quality of national and regional debate on foreign policy and international cooperation.
We recognise that foreign policy is closely linked to economic diplomacy, governance, and institutional capacity. Fórum Externo therefore connects research on diplomacy, trade, development, and global governance to public education, professional learning, and policy dialogue, helping to build a more informed and capable community of practice in international affairs.
Our approach is adaptive and learning-oriented. Through ongoing monitoring of global trends, early-warning analysis, and stakeholder feedback, we continuously refine our research agenda and convening activities to remain relevant in a changing international environment.
Ultimately, Fórum Externo seeks to bridge knowledge and policymaking by translating rigorous analysis into accessible research, dialogue, and public engagement. By linking domestic perspectives with global debates and fostering collaboration across sectors, we contribute to a more informed, connected, and forward-looking conversation on Mozambique’s place in the world.