Mozambique Explores AI’s Role in Driving Cultural and Creative Economy
The approach is aligned with Mozambique’s proposed National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA), which provides guidelines for the ethical and responsible development and adoption of AI.
Mozambique is exploring how artificial intelligence can support the growth of its cultural and creative economy while protecting cultural identity, intellectual property and creators’ rights.
The discussion took place on 14 August 2026 during the National and Inclusive Dialogue, “Culture: Identity, Rights and Economy,” at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center in Maputo. Prof. Dr. Eng. Lourino Chemane, President of the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC), participated as a speaker.
Chemane focused on the challenges and opportunities of AI within Mozambique’s creative ecosystem, particularly ethical governance, algorithmic transparency and the protection of intellectual property in AI-driven content creation.
He highlighted AI’s potential to support creativity and innovation, expand access to cultural content, improve translation and content recommendations, and contribute to the preservation of Mozambique’s cultural heritage. At the same time, he noted that the growing use of AI raises concerns around copyright, intellectual property, cultural data, identity and transparency in algorithmic systems.
The approach is aligned with Mozambique’s proposed National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (ENIA), which provides guidelines for the ethical and responsible development and adoption of AI. It also connects with the country’s Information Society Policy, Information Society Strategic Plan, and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
INTIC said collaboration between government, creators, academia, the private sector and communities will be important to ensure that AI delivers meaningful benefits for Mozambique’s cultural and creative sectors.
Chemane also highlighted the role of the National Artificial Intelligence Observatory, which is expected to support transparency, build trust and help measure the impact of AI development and deployment in Mozambique.
The dialogue reinforced the importance of placing Mozambican identity and culture at the centre of AI development, with the government seeking to build an inclusive and sovereign digital future while using emerging technologies to support sustainable development and protect creators’ rights.
