Zimbabwe – NGO Agreements

According to NGONews Africa, the Zimbabwean government is calling for NGOs operating inZimbabwe to regularize operations and follow Zimbabwe’s laws.  Specifically,the government wants more formal signed agreements between NGOs and thegovernment.  The government stated that “[t]he signing of the agreements is animportant step towards the attainment of a comprehensive and sustainableregulatory framework for NGOs operating in Zimbabwe.”  This comment came during thesigning of agreements between Zimbabwe and two NGOs, World Vision and Terre DesHommes Italia.  Representatives from bothNGOs responded positively to the move because it adds structure and credibilityto the work already being performed.

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