UN-Habitat in Zimbabwe Country Information

Total Value of UN-HABITAT Investments: US$ 508,422 Total Number of UN-HABITAT Projects:    2 projects

Capital:   Harare Major Cities:  Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Epworth, Kwekwe,  Kadoma, Masvingo, Chinhoyi. Population

13.72 Million

2012

GDP

US$9.802 Billion

2012

GDP growth

4.4%

2012

Urban population (annual %)

39%

2012

Population growth rate (average annual %)

2.7%

2012

Urban population growth rate (average annual %)

4.0%

2012

Rural population growth rate (average annual %)

1.9%

2012

source: World bank report   Donors: European Union,UNDP Zimbabwe & United Kingdom Implementing Partners:  UNDP, Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)

Projects

Project Description Project Objective Focus/Branch STRENGTHENING CITIZENSHIP PARTICIPATION IN URBAN LOCAL GOVERNANCE, Urban land legislation and governance Support to Zimbabwe Local Government Association and strengthening citizen participation in urban local governance Building capacity of UCAZ Core Team and delivery of a Training of Trainers Session Urban land, legislation and governance