In vitro fertilisation Mozambique As indicated in the latest FAO research, Mozambique has a per capita milk consumption of 4.12 kg per year. The country depends almost entirely on imports from South Africa and Europe. It is being estimated that about 120,000 litres of milk are imported per day, 43 million litres per year. Since there is no large scale dairy cattle breeding programme in Mozambique, its Government has launched the PNISA 2013 to 2017. As part of this programme the Government of Mozambique has stimulated the import of dairy calves for the improvement of dairy cattle genetics in Mozambique.The applicant is In-Vitro Brasil, a front runner in in vitro production of bovine embryos using the latest reproductive biotechnology in this field. In 1997, the local partner Zambezia Agro Pecuaria started the husbandry of cattle in the specialised production breeds Brahman, Ngumi and Brahman/Ngumi to satisfy the local demand for fresh milk in Mozambique. They now will introduce the innovative IVF technology in Mozambique offering embryos and guaranteed pregnancy to the local dairy cattle farmers. An in-vitro fertilisation laboratory in the city of Mucelo near Quelimane in the Zambezia Province, Mozambique will be established by the new joint venture. In this lab genetically improved embryos will be produced. The "raw material" embryos are produced by Girolanda cattle that are grown at the farm of the local partner.This will be the first in vitro fertilisation facility in Mozambique not only introducing new technologies but also new and better disease-resistant breeds in Mozambique.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The project will follow the already existing CSR policy and guidelines of In-Vitro Brasil.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsIt is indicated that the salaries are about 40% above average in comparison to the national level. Additional benefits are free transport, meals, health insurance and education for children. Zambezia Agro Pecuaria supports communities financially and has built four school units in the region.•	Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeIn vitro fertilisation has not been applied yet in Mozambique: it will provide new ways for cattle farmers to develop their herd in a faster way (embryos are implanted ensuring 100% viability). In addition, a new breed will be introduced in Mozambique; the breed (Girolande) is known for its high production of milk and adapts easily to prevailing agro-climatic conditions in Mozambique (a trial by the partners confirmed this).•	Chain effectsImpact on local suppliersThe raw materials to be used will be obtained from suppliers with which In Vitro Brasil already has a relationship with and which can comply with the CSR policy of In Vitro Brasil. No local suppliers are foreseen, at least not during the project period.Impact on local customers or consumersThe whole project is aimed at producing high quality cattle only for the local Mozambican market.•	Impact on the sectorIt is anticipated that as a result of the project the milk production in Mozambique will increase gradually, resulting in more work for the milk processing industry.The local partner has already well-established relationships with e.g. universities and cooperatives. These relationships will be extended and independent producers of dairy products will be contacted as well. The joint venture will also work with the NGO Technoserve Mozambique Incorporated.•	EnvironmentThe project is not effecting in a direct way the environment.•	Position of womenOut of the 24 employees sixteen will be women. Fourteen of them will have a medium-/high-level job.•	Impact on food safetyThe project is completely aimed at contributing to local food security.•	Impact on waterThe project has no direct impact on the issue of water availability. The aim of the project is to establish an in vitro fertilisation laboratory and dairy cattle production farm with a production capacity of about 2,000 embryos a year to improve the Mozambican dairy livestock.