Zimbabwe

  • Growth slowed in 2011 and is expected to slow further in 2012 because of inconsistencies in policy and political uncertainty.
  • Regulations involving the economic empowerment programme and dilapidated infrastructure will continue to constrain the economy.
  • Unemployment, especially among the young, has increased in recent years.

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Zimbabwe field office

5th Floor Joina City Cnr. Jason Moyo Ave/Julius Nyerere Way Harare

Contact
Mr Mahamudu Bawumia, Resident Representative


Southern Africa Resource Center (SARC)

African Development Bank Group
339 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Ext. 78
Centurion
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 003 6900

Contact :

Mr Ebrima Faal, Regional Director








Key Facts

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Capital: Harare
Area: 391,000 sq km
Total Population 2011: 12.8 Million
Urban Population 2011: 38.80%
Female Population 2011: 50.70%
GDP: US$ 6.4 Billion
GNI Per Capita 2010: US$ 460
Inflation Rate: 5.00%
Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): 29.00%
Human Development Index (rank / 187): 173
Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): 0.376
Membership Date: 23/06/1980
Cumulative Approvals (1967-2011): UA 726.9 Million

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