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Development Watch Volume 4, Issue 4

Accurate population maps are critical for macro and microeconomic planning based on the demographic compositions and profiles. Zimbabwe is currently undertaking the Housing and Population census led by the Zimbabwe Statistical Agencies in accordance with the Census and Statistics Act [Chapter 10:29]. The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) continues to lobby for the capacity enhancement of CSOs to collect, analyse and utilise population data at national and sub-national levels and, to integrate population issues in development planning. In preparation for this year’s census, ZimStats has recruited a total of 40 500 enumerators from across the country’s 10 provinces to conduct the 2022 population and housing census. It is of paramount importance for each one of us to be counted during this population and housing census since census data informs the formulation of policies and programmes both at the local and national levels. A census provides essential data about demographic, social, economic, and environmental characteristics of the population and housing which can be used for planning and policy formulation. Another importance of a population census is related to resource allocation as we fight inequalities by leaving no one and no place behind. As we build towards the 2023 general elections, the census process will inform the commencement of the delimitation exercise necessary in preparing for the upcoming elections. To read more, download the attachment below:

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Development Watch Volume 4, Issue 3

The year, 2022, is a very special year for the National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) family. For starters, it marks the 60th Anniversary year since the establishment of the Association. We take this as an opportunity to reflect and evaluate the journey that we have walked this far. No doubt, it has not been easy especially with the current Covid-19 pandemic coupled with the shrinking operating environment for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Regardless of all this, the association remains committed to creating an enabling operating environment for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) within Zimbabwe. Thus, faced with the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill, we will continuously engage with various stakeholders as we try to develop a common understanding and make sure NGOs can continue to operate without any obstacles that might hinder them from achieving their objectives and mandates. NGOs remain committed to complimenting government efforts as we contribute towards the achievement Agenda 2030, and successful implementation of the National Development Strategy 1. To read more, download the attachment below:

Development-Watch-Volume-4-Issue-3-1.pdf

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Development Watch Volume 4, Issue 2

Election observation is fundamentally an exercise in support of democracy. It helps to promote and protect the civil and political rights of participants in elections. Election observers aim to assess the conduct of an election process based on national and international election regulations. Even though they cannot prevent election fraud, they record and report suspicious practices that can lead to the correction of errors and weak practices. Civil Society Organisations have been recognised worldwide as having a significant role to play in promoting peace and democracy during elections. A recent study and publication by Dr Olivia Gumbo, a lead advisor and consultant with the Department of International Development, showed that CSOs disseminated information about the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) exercise across the country, contributing to high voter registration and high voter turnout in Zimbabwe's 2018 harmonised elections. This article seeks to summarise the requirements for voter education and election observer accreditation.

Development-Watch-Volume-4-Issue-2-2.pdf

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Development Watch Volume 4, Issue 1

Happy New Year to you all. It is our belief and hope that you rested, relaxed and managed to enjoy the festive holiday in preparation for yet another packed but promising year. We wish you all the success in whatever different thematic fields you are based in and the work you are doing in this new season. We welcome you to the new season with our first newsletter, Development Watch Volume 4, Issue 1. This is a continuation from our previous publications, Development Watch Volume 3, which ended on Issue 13. We hope we managed to satisfy everyone’s information hunger in the previous year with the various issues that our newsletter covered. We want to continue educating and informing you our members, colleagues and stakeholders so as to enhance your participation in national development processes. The newsletter also serves to share the different interventions being carried out in the community by both NANGO members and non-members as they continue to contribute towards sustainable development of the society. We are cognisant of the pandemic which is still among us and hence this issue continues to touch on Covid-19 related issues within the civil society and the country at large. The pandemic has and continues to detect our operations, our objectives and way of life. We continue to adapt to the new norm and, as usual reiterate for the need for strict adherence to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the government’s Covid-19 protocols and regulations by the general citizen. We also continue encouraging citizens to get vaccinated, and recommend for the government not to infringe the rights of the people in the COVID19 response measures and mechanisms. To read more, download the attachment below:

Development-Watch-Volume-4-Issue-1_1-1.pdf

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