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Discover how we doubled down on impactful initiatives, empowering farmers, girls, health facilities, and communities. Read our 2023 Annual Report.

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A New Dawn with Solar Power

In Hurungwe, the seeds of innovation have been planted, nourished by the sun and the community's collaborative spirit. As these gardens grow, so too does the prom...

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UNDP and ZIMRA Collaborate to Enhance Tax Compliance through Media Education

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80 percent of people globally want stronger climate action by governments according to UN Development Programme survey

Landmark public opinion research reveals overwhelming majority around the world support more ambitious efforts and want to overcome geopolitical differences to fi...

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Towards achieving inclusive sustainable development

By embedding disability inclusion into national policies, fostering inclusive and accessible service delivery, ensuring accessibility, promoting economic empowerm...

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Doubling Down on A Year of Resilience and Progress

UNDP's 2023 Annual Report highlights the organization's significant contributions to Zimbabwe's sustainable development. By strengthening health and education sys...

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Clean water dream come true for Mlibizi community

Mlibizi community in Binga District has finally gained access to clean water after decades of relying on Mlibizi river

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First-time typing! UNDP initiative brings computers and electricity to Binga school

This newfound access to technology wouldn't have been possible without the school's solarisation project, completed last year. The intervention brought electricity to the school, lighting the path for computer studies and extending study hours for students in low-cost boarding facilities.

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UNDP powers Zimbabwe’s health facilities with solar panels

Zimbabwe is facing long hours of power cuts due to its dilapidated infrastructure and the impact of recurring droughts on hydropower. To help, the United Nations Development Program is installing solar panels on government-owned health facilities

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Election stakeholders undergo poll integrity training

BRIDGE represents a unique initiative where five leading organisations in the democracy and governance field have jointly committed to developing, implementing and maintaining the most comprehensive curriculum and workshop package available, designed to be used as a tool within a broader capacity development framework

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IST’s a lifeline for rural fight against HIV and TB

A total of 280 motorbikes and eight provincial vehicles have been availed so far under the IST programme to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment for HIV, TB and other illnesses countrywide.

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UNDP Zimbabwe 2023 Annual Report highlights key achievements and future plans

Looking ahead, UNDP Zimbabwe is committed to furthering its support for the country’s development goals. The 2024 Integrated Work Plan includes expanding initiatives aimed at fostering prosperity, addressing the impacts of the El Niño drought, and bolstering efforts towards debt clearance and re-engagement.

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2023 Annual Report

2023's SDG halfway point revealed both progress and challenges for Zimbabwe. Undeterred, we doubled down on impactful initiatives, empowering farmers, girls, health facilities, and communities. Read how we're connecting people, resources, and ideas for a sustainable future. #2030Goals

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Doubling Down on A Year of Resilience and Progress

UNDP Zimbabwe’s 2023 Achievements

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Jotsholo Abattoir Study Tour

The Burkina Faso delegation led by the Governor of the Sahel Region under the Ministry in Charge of Decentralization visited UNDP on 20-24 November 2023. The field visit to Jotsholo Abattoir in Lupane was jointly facilitated by UNDP and the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Lands Water and Rural Development (MLAFLWRD). The delegation comprised of 4 members from Burkina Faso.

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Towards achieving inclusive sustainable development

By embedding disability inclusion into national policies, fostering inclusive and accessible service delivery, ensuring accessibility, promoting economic empowerment, and establishing robust monitoring and accountability mechanisms, will contribute to a more inclusive world where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. As the global community works towards the 2030 Agenda, it is imperative to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities, ensuring their full participation in sustainable development efforts.

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Bridging Global Goals

By harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation, we can overcome the challenges ahead and work towards a future where the principles of the SDGs are not just aspirations but lived realities for all. Together, we can bridge global goals and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.

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Media training enhances the quality of election coverage

Through the UNDP ZIMECO2 support, 900 media professionals across the country received training on media professionalism and election reporting. The training contributed to a conducive media operating environment and improved media coverage of the 2023 Harmonized Elections as commended by one Election Observer Mission report.

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80 percent of people globally want stronger climate action by governments according to UN Development Programme survey

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

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Our Impact

1.1 million

People

supported with climate-smart agriculture inputs and technical capacity to help improve agricultural productivity.

447

Solar-powered boreholes

installed at health facilities to provide safe water access at for staff and patients

270,000

Tree seedlings

nurtured and planted in the 2023/24 tree planting season.

150

Households

that have switched to using clean cooking energy after biogas digesters were installed.

10

Megawatts

Cumulative power generated by solar systems installed in over 1,050 health facilities to power critical medical processes

64

Small businesses

generating income and creating employment from 8 solar powered kiosks, generating 220 kilowatts of power

302,000

Small holder farmers

receiving regular tailored weather information

5,000

households reached

through 386 Village Savings and Lending groups as part of women's economic empowerment

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UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UNDP is working for a Zimbabwe that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives.