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Zimbabwe
Region
Human Development Index Ranking (UNDP, 2022)
145
Population (UNFPA, 2024)
17.0 milion

Volunteer statistics (ILO)*

Source: ILOSTATS. The data is collected by ILO from national statistical offices. As national statistics on volunteer work are produced using a variety of approaches and tools, direct and cross-country comparisons are not recommended. For more information, visit https://ilostat.ilo.org/topics/volunteer-work/

No data

Measurement work

No data

Laws, Policies, Schemes on Volunteering

Does the country have a piece of legislation on volunteering?

Yes

National Service Act

Year 2016
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Does the country have a national policy, scheme, plan or strategy specific to volunteering?

No data

Does the country have a sectoral and cross-sectoral policy, scheme, plan or strategy that mentions volunteering?

Yes

Name of specific policy, strategy or plan on volunteering at the national level. Year created Source link What are the relevant SDG areas/crosscutting themes of the policy, plan scheme or strategy?
National Youth Policy No data View source

VNR Reporting

Zimbabwe Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs For the High Level Political Forum

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No mention No mention

Zimbabwe's Second Voluntary National Review

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No mention No mention

2024 VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW III

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SDG symbol SDG symbol

Reporting positive contribution of volunteering to the SDGs

Paragraph 1, page 118

Zimbabwe is dedicated to SDG 17 through global partnerships involving government, communities, developmental partners, private sector, civil society, volunteers and other stakeholders. The whole of society approach adopted by the government of Zimbabwe is an attempt to foster inclusive partnerships and promote an all stakeholder approach to development. This approach aims to mobilize resources, share knowledge, and promote technology transfer for sustainable development. Volunteerism is vital for community mobilization and crisis support. The country seeks to foster partnerships for accelerated progress in achieving SDGs.   

Paragraph 2, page 121

 National Volunteering Programme: Implementation of legal and policy instruments, such us the National Volunteer Strategy 2021-2025 and the National Youth Policy, to standardize and promote volunteerism’s role in SDGs achievement. 

Paragraph 1, page 121

National Volunteering Programme: Implementation of legal and policy instruments, such us the National Volunteer Strategy 2021-2025 and the National Youth Policy, to standardize and promote volunteerism’s role in SDGs achievement. 

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