A new chapter in the history of Mozambican education was recently opened with the launch of the STEM and Robotics Teaching Project, an initiative that promises to redefine access to technological knowledge among young people.
The official ceremony, organized by the National Company of Science and Technology Parks (ENPCT) and presided over by the Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, marked the launch of a strategic plan that places Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the center of national development.
"This initiative aims to empower, inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators, creators and leaders," said the Minister, highlighting the importance of investing now in the country's future.
The project is starting with fifty students from the community of Maluana, in the district of Manhiça, but the ambition is much greater: to train five thousand students throughout the country in the next five years.
The curriculum includes robotics, automation, computational thinking and real-world problem-solving, promoting not only technical skills but also creativity, collaboration and critical thinking, which are essential skills for navigating a constantly changing job market.
Through collaboration between the government, the private sector and local communities, the aim is to create a culture of Mozambican innovation, reducing the digital divide and placing technology as a driver of social transformation.
(By Rafael Langa)
