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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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UNDP and Ministry of Health and Child Care Celebrate Landmark Handover of NatPharm Warehouse in Masvingo

The newly commissioned NatPharm warehouse in Masvingo, funded by the Global Fund and supported by UNDP, marks a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s healthcare…

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The Impact of the Climate Adaptation Water Energy Programme (CAWEP)

CAWEP focuses on the development of climate-resilient multiple-use water and renewable energy infrastructure in vulnerable communities. The primary goal is to…

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Collective Action Key to Addressing Environmental Challenges

UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative, Dr. Ayodele Odusola, emphasised the critical need for collective action to address environmental challenges at the launch…

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Honouring Wildlife Guardians

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UNDP, Global Fund handover US$4 Million Vehicle Fleet for Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Health System

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has given 136 vehicles to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health to improve healthcare services, especially in remote…

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Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable (GCF)

The Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ), in partnership with UNDP, is implementing a seven-year project, Building the climate resilience for vulnerable agricultural livelihoods in Southern Zimbabwe. The objective of the project is to strengthen the resilience of agricultural livelihoods of vulnerable communities, particularly women, in southern Zimbabwe in the face of increasing climate risks and impacts.

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Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Infrastructure Programme (CAWEP)

This project will support the development of climate resilient, multiple water use and renewable energy infrastructure in vulnerable communities of Zimbabwe to enable continued access to water for productive and household use, including during droughts and floods, and improved access to clean and affordable energy to support economic activities to support more sustainable livelihoods’ outcomes.

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Climate Promise 2

Climate Promise supports countries to mobilize both public and private investments to realize NDC targets while also simultaneously achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A key lesson from Climate Promise 1 was that more included NDCs tend to be more ambitious. Inclusive stakeholder engagement and strong partnerships will help deliver on NDCs while supporting all actors to be agents of change and continuing to advocate for ambition. The project will also empower marginalized groups, such as women and youth, to bring their unique voices, leadership, and skills to NDC implementation.

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Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

The Global Fund HIV grant (2021 - 2023) is designed Towards Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030. The project is aligned with Zimbabwe's National Health Strategy (2021 - 2025) and the Zimbabwe HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, ZNASP III (2021 - 2025). The project also aligns with the National Development Strategy 1, NDS 1 (2021 - 2025). In Zimbabwe, HIV prevalence by sex is most pronounced among young adults (those aged 20-24 years), in which HIV prevalence is three times higher among young women (8.1%) than young men (2.7%).

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Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project

Zimbabwe has a remarkably high level of biodiversity and is home to all the “Big Five”. However, the country faces challenges to sustainable development associated with biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and consequences of climate change. The GEF 6 Project aims to promote an integrated landscape approach to managing wildlife resources, carbon, and ecosystem services in the face of climate change in the protected areas and community lands of Zimbabwe's Mid to Lower Zambezi Regions.

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Energy Offer

The project aims to accelerate access to sustainable, affordable, energy achievement in Zimbabwe. The initial investment will be used to initialize energy transition strategy as part of the Country Programme Document climate, energy policy support, institutional and systems strengthening, and innovative financing for green economy.

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Low - Cost boarding facilities to ensure safety of girls

The Ministry of Health and Child Care in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its implementation partner Plan International as well as the National Aids Council has since embarked on construction of the boarding facilities to accommodate adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) which are usually at risk when they travel long distances to school.

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UNDP Hands Over 136 Vehicles To Zim’s Health Ministry

The United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), has handed over a total 136 vehicles to be used by Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in the HIV response and disease outbreak response

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Empowered Voices: Lilian Gwanyanya’s Journey from Trainee to Advocate

Lilian Gwanyanya, a 56-year-old woman from Zimbabwe is now a renowned advocate for the rights of women and girls in Zimbabwe. After participating in a United Nations Development Programme supported violence against women in elections sensitization workshop, her passion for women’s rights soured making her present to crowds of more than 500 people in women’s convenings and peace-building forums.

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Development boost for Mlibizi community in Binga District, Matabeleland Province

The Mlibizi community in Binga district, Matabeleland North Province has long been lamenting over being left behind in development is set for a major boost following the implementation of various projects accross various sectors

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Solar Power Fuels a Sustainable Oasis in Zimbabwe's Hurungwe District

With the introduction of the Zambezi Valley Biodiversity Project, under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), over three thousand (3,000) households in Wards 7, 8, and 9 of Hurungwe districts through the establishment of six (6) solar water piped schemes and community gardens have improved their livelihoods and increased access to clean water. These solar-powered pumps provide a reliable water supply that has revitalized agriculture and reduced the need for villagers to venture into the wild to fetch water, thereby decreasing encounters with potentially dangerous animals.

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Solar power drivers rural industrialisation in Hakwata

The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, have installed a massive solar microgrid in Hakwata village, Chipinge.

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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.