UN Helps Mozambique Rehabilitate Rural Roads

The Government of Mozambique is receiving assistance from UN agencies and donor countries to rebuild rural roads. During several years of civil war vital roadways were completely destroyed. Workers consist of the poor from rural areas, returnees and demobilized soldiers, including women who compete with their male counterparts for jobs such as driving heavy construction vehicles. In addition to a meagre wage, workers receive rations in exchange for their labour.