Independent directors on boards: what really changes
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Independent directors on boards: what really changes

The presence of independent directors is no longer symbolic — it is now a condition for access to institutional capital.

By Governance Team 05 Jun 2026 Reading time: 1 min

Institutional investors increasingly require boards with a minimum percentage of independent members. In Angola and Mozambique, this requirement is arriving later, but it is arriving.

Why

Independent boards improve decision quality, reduce capture risk and signal governance maturity.

What to do

  • Define independence criteria
  • Review current composition
  • Prepare candidate pipeline
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