Reflection on the expansion of the capital earns Arminda Sando an award
A research project on the territorial planning of the Chali neighborhood, in KaTembe, a municipal district of Maputo city, brought Arminda Sando glory, as she was one of the winners of a research competition on urban development.
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It was at the first edition of the Municipal Scientific Conference that Arminda Sando won the Junior Researcher category. She received a cash prize and a laptop.
Her study was considered a decisive contribution to the reflection on the expansion of the capital, proposing paths for more balanced, sustainable and socially inclusive growth in one of the most challenging territories of the municipality of Maputo.
Her work stood out among dozens of proposals for its methodological rigor and its ability to translate local problems into practical recommendations for municipal governance, according to the jury's evaluation.
The jury also awarded second and third place to studies exploring the energy use of hospital waste and the microbiological quality of tilapia sold in the city's markets, revealing the thematic breadth and social impact of the proposals presented.
In the Senior Researcher category, the first prize was awarded to Felicidade Hunguana and her team for their research dedicated to the implementation of tree species along the Costa do Sol coastline, a crucial reflection on environmental resilience and the recovery of the coastal ecosystem.
The following distinctions recognized works analyzing public green areas and accessibility in urban infrastructure, confirming the centrality of environmental issues on the scientific agenda.
The Municipal Scientific Conference, promoted by the Maputo Municipal Council, brought together approximately 40 selected works from over 100 submissions. The initiative highlights the capacity of the growing body of young researchers committed to real solutions for urban challenges, and that works like Arminda Sando's are already beginning to shape the vision of Mozambique's urban future.
