Effectiveness of scholarship mechanisms in the training of civil servants in Mozambique

Abstract

This article reflects on the effectiveness of scholarship mechanisms for training employees in Mozambique, especially the way in which institutional and individual interests are balanced. This article was developed using a qualitative and applied approach. Expectancy theory, when considering the interest and value perceived by the individual in choosing a training area, proved to be applicable in this research. In terms of data collection techniques, the emphasis is on bibliographical review, interviews and documents. In this context, the results demonstrate that employee training is fundamental for organizational development. However, despite the shared responsibility between the institution and the employee for defining priorities, with the institution being the most responsible, in Mozambique this responsibility is most often left to the employee. As the employee is responsible for seeking opportunities and training areas, it is up to the institution to recognize them through the allocation of study grants. The prevailing recommendation is that this process should be improved by developing a training plan and developing further studies on how to improve the effectiveness of this process.