The national zoning exercise delineated a Southern Nampula Coastal Zone, Livelihood Zone 7 (LZ7), covering the districts of Mogincual and Angoche, and two coastal administrative posts in Moma and Mossuril districts. Closer field research indicated that using the administrative boundaries to define the zone has created a zone with two distinct livelihood types. Along the coast, the economy is dominated by fishing, including high-value species (tuna, prawns etc.). However, the impact of the ocean on the economy only extends a few kilometers inland; beyond this, the economy is dominated by cashew and field crops. It has therefore been decided to separate these zones. This livelihood zone (LZ7a) profile only adresses the inland parts of the coastal districts and excludes the fishing economy.
The information refers to mid-March 2007 to mid-March 2008, a good year for food security by local standards. Provided there are no fundamental and rapid shifts in the economy, the information in this profile is expected to remain valid for about five years (i.e., until 2013).