Mozambican private sector representatives are advocating for a rapid acceleration of industrialization within the country. Currently, Mozambique heavily relies on exporting raw materials, a practice businesses believe hinders economic growth and diversification. The call to action emphasizes the need to move beyond simply extracting and shipping resources. This shift, they argue, will create more jobs, increase value-added production, and strengthen the national economy. The private sector believes industrialization is crucial for sustainable development and reducing Mozambique’s economic vulnerability. This position was recently expressed in Nampula, signaling a growing consensus on the need for economic transformation.