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AI and Innovation Week

In partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and the University of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe is thrilled to announce the Zimbabwe AI and Innovation Week 2024, featuring Sophia the Humanoid Robot. The groundbreaking event will be held under the theme “Reimagining the Future: AI and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe.”

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Our Impact

572

hectares

of idle land were revitalized into climate-proofed irrigation, directly benefiting 421,500 people and rekindling Zimbabwe’s status as Africa’s breadbasket.

94.1%

of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is now on life-saving treatment, marking remarkable strides in combating the epidemic.

180,000

people

received timely weather advisories in their local languages via SMS, enhancing preparedness and resilience

296,143

hectares

of land put under sustainable natural resource management, improving community livelihoods through innovative conservation efforts.

7,519

adolescent girls and young women

accessed HIV testing services, surpassing targets and promoting health awareness

16

groundbreaking research studies were delivered by UNDP, including strategies like debt-for-climate swaps to bolster Zimbabwe's resilience to climate shocks.

761

women and youth-led

MSMEs were empowered through export-readiness training, breaking into regional markets and fostering economic resilience.

8,600

survivors

of gender-based violence accessed life-saving services via Mobile One-Stop Centers, reaching remote areas across six provinces.

620

persons with disabilities shaped Zimbabwe’s national decision-making processes, driving inclusive governance for the first time.

800

people

attended Sophia the Robot's historic visit during Zimbabwe AI and Innovation Week 2024 inspiring a national leap towards embracing AI for sustainable development, igniting innovation among youth, policymakers, and innovators.

1.1

million

people in 19 districts have adopted climate-resilient livelihoods, showcasing a multi-faceted approach to tackling climate change.

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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.