UNDP Zimbabwe

Working with Government & #Zimbabwe to advance #GlobalGoals & #LeaveNoOneBehind.
Resident Representative - @AyodeleOdusola
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Skills are unlocking opportunities for Zimbabwe’s youth.

Across the South-East Lowveld, #ZRBF2 is equipping young people with practical skills in climate-smart agriculture, confectionery, welding and entrepreneurship.

Already, 240 young people have benefited from these skills and entrepreneurship development initiatives, with plans to scale up the programme. More than 1,000 additional youth have been identified for similar opportunities, expanding pathways to employment creation, enterprise and resilience.

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Today, marks the end of the 1 week high-level monitoring mission to Zimbabwe’s South-East Lowveld under ZRBF II.

Together with the @MoLAFWRD_Zim, the @euinzim, @GovIE, @UNDPZimbabwe, @mercycorps & RECLAIM Consortium led by CARE Zimbabwe, were witnessing how communities are building resilience to climate change, strengthening food security and creating sustainable livelihoods.

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Young people are key to the future of agriculture. 🌱 Their participation in irrigation schemes drives innovation, boosts productivity, creates jobs, and strengthens climate resilience. Investing in youth today means securing sustainable food systems and thriving rural communities for tomorrow. @theGCF #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Irrigation

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📢 Call for Research Papers!

Are you a Master's student or researcher passionate about climate resilience? Submit your research proposal and contribute to evidence-based solutions for climate-resilient agriculture in Southern Zimbabwe.

🗓️ Abstract deadline: 14 August 2026

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/XWqVqjoTzb

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Climate-resilient irrigation is about more than water, it's about protecting people and the environment. By integrating environmental and social safeguards into irrigation schemes, we promote sustainable farming, conserve natural resources, strengthen community resilience, and ensure that no one is left behind. 🌱💧 #ClimateAction #Safeguards #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #Zimbabwe

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A resilient economy is built on resilient businesses.

@UNDPZimbabwe will continue supporting initiatives that enhance access to markets, innovation, digital solutions and strategic partnerships, empowering MSMEs and cooperatives to drive sustainable development and economic growth.

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Imagine a future where every entrepreneur has the tools to grow, access to finance, digital technologies, reliable markets and business support. An enabling ecosystem for MSMEs can accelerate innovation, create decent jobs and drive inclusive economic growth.

The Inaugural National #MSMEs & Cooperatives Indaba brought together government, business, financial institutions, development partners and entrepreneurs to shape a stronger, more competitive MSME ecosystem.

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From paper to digital: strengthening smarter data collection.

Over the past two days, participants have explored mobile data collection tools—from designing digital questionnaires and deploying surveys to data verification, validation, and Data Quality Assurance checks.
Building reliable data systems is key to delivering measurable development results.
#zimmelweek2026

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During the inaugural SMEs and Cooperatives event held this week, @UNDPZimbabwe delivered a presentation on the role of digital tools in supporting MSME and cooperative growth.

The AI Sprint sessions introduced practical ways in which enterprises can strengthen their digital presence, improve market access and leverage technology to enhance their competitiveness.

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We've teamed up with @issafrica to commission a new policy compendium: Youth-Safe Digital Futures.

Together we're calling for papers on digital inclusion, AI governance & online safety across Africa.

Got what it takes? Submit your papers by 31 August 👉 https://t.co/tFYy1KAfch

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🚀 Applications are now underway!

If you're a young entrepreneur in Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal, The Gambia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe with a business ready to expand beyond your borders, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and take the next step toward exporting across Africa. 🌍
#youthconnekt2026

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From data to action.

Participants at the ongoing @UNDPZimbabwe & @IFAD M&E training are gaining hands-on experience in M&E Concepts, Excel-based analysis, Power BI dashboards, digital data collection tools, and evidence-based reporting, strengthening institutional capacity for more effective programme delivery and accountability. #zimMelweek2026 #MonitoringAndEvaluation #DataForDevelopment

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Strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for better development results.

@UNDPZimbabwe& @IFAD are facilitating an ongoing capacity-building workshop for @MoLAFWRD_Zim officials, equipping participants with practical skills in M&E Concepts, data collection, data quality assurance, reporting, dashboard development, and evidence-based decision-making to support agricultural transformation in Zimbabwe. #zimmelweek2026 #MonitoringAndEvaluation #DataForDevelopment

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GEF Small Grants Programme Zimbabwe is seeking a qualified organisation to host the Southern Africa Regional Workshop in Harare, 21–25 Sept 2026.

The workshop will bring together 40 participants from 11 countries to share lessons, strengthen partnerships and advance environmental action.

📄 Apply here: https://t.co/GTCXvE6FMi

Submit proposal by Monday, 27th July 2026

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For years, growing sesame in Mbire was characterized by uncertainty. Farmers invested in every season without knowing whether buyers would come or whether the prices offered would justify their hard work.

For smallholder farmers like Takesure Hove, that uncertainty changed with support from the @ZRBFZIM project, which connected farmers to reliable buyers, including SesAfrika.
Today, sesame farming is becoming a pathway to more secure incomes and greater resilience. @euinzim @GovIE @fpc_online @FAOZimbabwe @MoLAFWRD_Zim @CAREZimbabwe @DanChurchAidZW @mercycorps

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There's up to 100x more gold in a tonne of e-waste than a tonne of mined ore. ♻️

#Generation17 alumnus @captain_zim judged the Mobile Circularity Hackathon in Ghana, where young Africans pitched ways to recover that value from old phones. 🌍

🔗Read more: https://t.co/CdMwI04RC5

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IN THE NEWS : From local impact to national progress. ZBC and UNDP have met to explore a partnership to connect communities and showcase Zimbabwe’s development stories.

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"UNDP remains committed to supporting Zimbabwe's development journey by fostering innovation, digital and financial inclusion, and strengthening the MSME ecosystem through strategic partnerships."- Carine Yengayenge, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative - Operations. ##MSMEsZimbabwe ##Partnerships

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We are proud to be part of this important national dialogue. Building an enabling ecosystem means creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate, grow and compete. Together, we are charting a path towards resilient MSMEs and thriving cooperatives that drive inclusive economic transformation. #MSMEsZimbabwe #Partnerships

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The wait is over! The Inaugural National MSMEs & Cooperatives Indaba is here, bringing together Government, industry, financial institutions, development partners and entrepreneurs to shape a stronger, more inclusive MSME ecosystem for #Vision2030. #MSMEsZimbabwe #Cooperatives