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Zimbabwe
A woman and her children stands in front of a tent after being evicted in Muranbatsvin, Zimbabwe. © UN-Habitat
- Total value of UN-Habitat investments (2008-2013): US$ 508,422
- Total number of UN-Habitat projects (2008-2013): 2 projects
- Main donors: European Union, UNDP Zimbabwe & United Kingdom
- Implementing partners: UNDP, Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)
Capital: Harare
Major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Gweru, Epworth, Kwekwe, Kadoma, Masvingo, Chinhoyi.
- Population: 13.72 Million
- GDP: US$ 9.802 Billion
- GDP growth: 4.4%
- Urban population (annual %): 39%
- Population growth rate (average annual %): 2.7%
- Urban population growth rate (average annual %): 4.0%
- Rural population growth rate (average annual %): 1.9%
Source: World Bank 2012
Strengthening Citizenship Participation in Urban Local Governance
- Duration: September 2010 – December 2013
- Value: US$ 408,952
- Donor: European Union
- Implementing partners: UNDP, Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)
- Location: Bulawayo, Gweru, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Kadoma
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.
- Duration: July 2008 – December 2012
- Value: US$ 99,470
- Donor: UNDP Zimbabwe & United Kingdom
- Implementing partners: Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ)
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