Zimbabwe Reconstruction Fund (ZimRef)

Progetto concluso

The Zimbabwe Reconstruction Fund is a multi-donor trust fund that supports the Government of Zimbabwe in its reconstruction and development efforts in particular by strengthening the Zimbabwean public finance management and accountability system for improved service delivery, including in the health sector. The fund, with its management mechanism, is currently a key instrument of dialogue and experience sharing between the donors and the Government of Zimbabwe.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Zimbabwe
Governance
Sanità
Stato di diritto - democrazia - diritti dell'uomo
Gestione delle finanze pubbliche
Rafforzamento dei sistemi sanitari
01.12.2015 - 31.12.2023
CHF  3’600’000
Contesto

Zimbabwe’s economic and social situation deteriorated significantly over a decade culminating in a severe humanitarian crisis in 2008.  Furthermore, since the early 2000s the government of Zimbabwe cannot access direct development aid due to arrears with International Finance Institutions and sanctions imposed upon it by major donors following sustained human rights violations.

In 2013, the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) developed a medium term plan to revive the economy. But the implementation of this plan is dogged by limited fiscal space and lack of development support in public services. The World Bank developed therefore in 2014 the Zimbabwe Reconstruction Fund, a multi-donor trust fund and a key instrument to support the GoZ re-engage with international partners and implement its development and poverty reduction plan as well as coordinate donor support.

Obiettivi

The overall goal of ZIMREF is:

To contribute to strengthening of Zimbabwe‘s systems for reconstruction and development with a focus on stabilization and reform, reconstruction, development and poverty alleviation efforts in the country.

Gruppi target

The target groups of ZIMREF are the government departments, state owned enterprises and the private sector, while the ultimate beneficiaries will be the people of Zimbabwe. Specific beneficiaries and outreach will be elaborated in the individual projects to be implemented under the 4 thematic windows of the ZIMREF.

Effetti a medio termine

The Swiss earmarked contribution to the ZIMREF supports one specific thematic window for which outcomes are:

  • Stronger poverty-focused planning, budgeting and policy making
  • Greater transparency, accountability and effectiveness in public procurement
  • Improved quality and timeliness of public financial reporting
  • Improved quality and scrutiny of  audit reports
  • Improved governance of parastatal enterprises.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

The key outputs for the selected thematic window are:

  • Public finance management enhancement project implemented
  • Poverty monitoring and ZIMASSET M&E programme implemented
  • Public procurement reform programme implemented.
  • Parastatal reform programme implemented.


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

N/A. But The ZIMREF builds on the Analytical-Multi Donor Trust fund (A-MDTF) whose key achivements were:

  • Informing of governments policies and donor strategies;
  • Creation of a coordination platform for donors and government.

SDC provided financial support (CHF 300,000) to the Analytical Multi Donor Trust Fund (7F-08069).


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Cooperazione allo sviluppo
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Istituzione finanziaria internazionale
Economia privata
  • Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
  • Banca mondiale - Banca internazionale per la ricostruzione e lo sviluppo


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori

Government of Zimbabwe ( Ministry of Finance and Economic Development  & other ministries &  State Owned Enterprises);
ZIMFUND, Child Protection Fund, Zimbabwe Rural WASH;
Norway, Denmark, DFID, EU, Sweden, GIZ

Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    3’600’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    3’500’000
Fasi del progetto

Fase 1 01.12.2015 - 31.12.2023   (Completed)