UNDP Zimbabwe Annual Report
2024 in Review
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Basket of Opportunities

Recognising the crucial link between policy and practical application, we expanded our focus to directly support SMEs. We aimed to bridge the gap between national frameworks and on-the-ground opportunities, equipping businesses with the skills to leverage continental trade through simplified information and strategic guidance.
Nomaqhawe Moyo
Founder and Director of Ngwenyama Orphans Trust
Nomaqhawe founded Ngwenyama Trust with a clear mission—to equip orphans, widows, and other vulnerable groups with basket-weaving skills, providing them with a sustainable source of income.
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With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening new opportunities, Nomaqhawe and the 18 women she works with now have the potential to expand beyond local markets and individual expos.
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As one of nearly 8,800 women who participated in export readiness training, she gained invaluable insights. Her key takeaways? Enhancing product quality to meet international standards, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and building a strong network of businesses, retailers, and wholesalers to scale their impact.
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women and youth-led SMEs across 11 towns and cities equipped with multiple skills and information towards AfCFTA export readiness
Skills transferred included:
  • Export procedures
  • FinancingAggregation
  • Marketing
  • Logistics
  • Taxes & Tariffs
  • and much more
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Resilience-building initiatives focused on diversifying livelihoods are made possible through the partnership of the Green Climate Fund and the Government of Zimbabwe