02 May 2025
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with Mozambique and Korea’s Busan Technopark to initiate a pioneering drone-based plan aimed at enhancing natural disaster preparedness in the Southern African nation.
The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project is supported by a funding of $967,000 from the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Trust Fund.
This ambitious project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique and provide training for 30 professionals, including ten specialized instructors. It will also implement a drone-based monitoring and response system across five high-risk flood zones, as highlighted by the AfDB.
Mozambique frequently grapples with natural disasters such as floods, mudslides, and cyclones, leading to significant humanitarian and economic challenges. The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project is expected to significantly enhance real-time disaster monitoring, improve early warning systems, and refine predictive flood modelling. This will empower Mozambique to effectively anticipate and mitigate climate-related disasters.
Spanning a six-month implementation period, the initiative aims to evolve into a regional centre of excellence for disaster management and preparedness.
“This project exemplifies our commitment to leveraging technology in enhancing our disaster management efforts,” said Muchanga Américo, Mozambique’s Minister of Communication and Digital Transformation.
“This project reflects the power of collaboration between governments, development institutions, and private sector partners, united in a shared mission to protect lives, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable development,” said Flavio da Gama, a country economist at the AfDB.
