This paper presents the National Road Administration (ANE) Strategy for upgrading of Rural Roads in Mozambique, with the use of durable and definitive engineering solutions, for the provision of low-volume roads with special emphasis on the use of locally available materials and application of appropriate surfacings. The main aim of this programme is the development of documentation which includes a Guideline on Specifications and Work norms for Low-Volume Roads. The paper gives information on what has been trialled up to now and the expected outputs and outcomes.