Barriers and Enablers for the Coordination of Climate Change-related Official Development Assistance in Mozambique: expressed perceptions of involved stakeholders

Abstract: Coordination of Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been an important topic in debates focused on improving the outcomes of international development. The subject assumes particular importance with the expected increase of ODA flows to support developing countries addressing climate change-related issues. The case of Mozambique is of special relevance due to the heightened consequences of climate change, the profusion of ODA providers, and the fundamental changes in ODA flows resulting from the country’s debt crisis in 2016. This research explored the expressed perceptions of technical-level staff from donors and recipient-government representatives on the enablers and barriers for the coordination of climate-related ODA. With a few exceptions, the findings of this research corroborate with previous studies exploring ODA coordination broadly, as well as in specific sectors. The thesis concludes with practical insights that may contribute to improved coordination of climate change ODA in Mozambique.