National Institute of Disaster Management

Created in June 1999, INGC manages day-to-day matters relating to disasters. This is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

The National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC) is a government institution responsible for coordinating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) actions in Mozambique through the implementation of measures such as: adequate communication and information system, Notice, development of policies, strategies, legislation and operational plans aimed at the prevention, mitigation, relief and rehabilitation of the economic and social fabric.

The National Institute for Disaster Management focuses on four main areas of action:

Coordination of disaster prevention and mitigation actions;
Coordination of development of arid and semi-arid zones;
Coordination of emergency actions;
Coordination of post disaster reconstruction actions.

Eyesight:

Institutionalization and consolidation, at all levels, of a preventive and proactive approach to disaster risk management in the face of an irreversible climate change scenario.

Mission:

Coordination of disaster prevention and mitigation actions;
Management coordination and emergency response;
Coordination of development of arid and semi-arid zones;
Coordination of post-disaster reconstruction.

Values:

Solidarity
Justice
Efficiency
Speed
Efficiency
Participation
Cooperation
Proactivity

Ways of attending:

Professionalism
Zeal
Speed
Impartiality

Quality Standards:

Availability for assistance;
Professional rigor and pride;
Decision argued;
Accessibility of information;
Rationality in the processing of the file.