Harare

AREA:
1,707 Km2
POPULATION:
665,940 (2022 Census)
Zimbabwe

Harare participates in GEF-8 SCIP via the GPSC under the UPRISE initiative, combining wetland protection with resilient urban growth. Actions focus on integrated land-use planning, nature-based solutions, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy practices aligned with planning cycles to mobilize public–private finance.

Recent initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

Gender and Cities

The World Bank Group takes as its starting point that no country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of
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