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Zimbabwe and UNFPA Begin Consultations for 9th Country Programme (2027–2031)

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Government of Zimbabwe and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have commenced consultations to develop the 9th Country Programme of Cooperation, which will run from 2027 to 2031. The two-day Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, taking place in Harare from 6 to 7 October 2025, brings together senior government officials, civil society, academia,

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UNFPA Regional Director calls for greater investment in Population and Development issues ahead of international conference in Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director Ms. Lydia Zigomo has called for greater investment for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda ahead of the 20th International Inter-Ministerial Conference on South-South Cooperation in Population and Development. By Staff Reporter Ms Zigomo is in Zimbabwe ahead of this important conference that will take

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Address Youth Migration To Harness Demographic Dividend- Zim government told

Michael Gwarisa

THE rate at which migration is happening, especially in the young and middle-aged population, could cripple Zimbabwe’s economy when its population growth reaches below replacement levels, experts have warned. By Michael Gwarisa The call follows findings from the State of the World Population (SOWP) Report which was conducted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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