Zimbabwe 

SNV Zimbabwe’s strategy is aligned to the National Economic Development Priority Plan and Millennium Development Goals and seeks to impact on:

  • Delivery of Basic Services through access to basic education (MDG 2)
  • Economic Development through Production, Income and Employment (MDG 1)
 
   
   
 

News 

Creating a friendly learning environment

Turning around School Development Committees

In Zimbabwe, SNV and partners train goat farmers to become entrepreneurs. Goat farming has been identified as a strong driver of rural economies in semi arid parts of Zimbabwe.

Introduction of Banana Teaching and Learning Materials yields early results

Incorporating technical and vocational training in school curricula

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Facts and Figures 

  • 17 advisors working in two portfolios
  • Focus is on education and agricultural recovery and Inclusive Business horticulture, livestock, oilseeds and food security
  • Country population 11 million, of which 80% live below poverty line
  • Many people living in the diaspora
  • Big youth unemployment
  • Economic activities include mining, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism