Bilateral Relations
2025/3/14
1. Japan-Zimbabwe Relations
2. Japan's ODA
• Country Development Cooperation Policy
• Rolling Plan
• ODA Pamphlet
3. Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP)
• Guidelines of GGP
• Application Form of GGP
• List of GGP Projects in Zimbabwe
4. Grant Assistance for Cultural Grass-Roots Projects (GCGP)
• General Information
• Application Form of GCGP
5. ODA Consultation Desk on Fraud and Corruption
Reference : Previous Pamphlet
ODA2023→/files/100651296.pdf
GGP2022→/files/100651306.pdf
2. Japan's ODA
• Country Development Cooperation Policy
• Rolling Plan
• ODA Pamphlet
3. Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP)
• Guidelines of GGP
• Application Form of GGP
• List of GGP Projects in Zimbabwe
4. Grant Assistance for Cultural Grass-Roots Projects (GCGP)
• General Information
• Application Form of GCGP
5. ODA Consultation Desk on Fraud and Corruption
Reference : Previous Pamphlet
ODA2023→/files/100651296.pdf
GGP2022→/files/100651306.pdf
Japan's ODA Related Update
April 15, 2025 Japan supports education of vulnerable children in Hwedza District
April 14, 2025 Government of Japan, Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and UN Agencies unite to improve Child Health and Nutrition, Medical Waste Management, and Community Resilience through Innovation and Community Action
March 25, 2025 Japan supports education of vulnerable children in Lupane District
March 19, 2025 Handover of Japan-Funded Education Project in Nyaminyami (Kariba) District
March 14, 2025 Japan Funds Six Grassroots Projects to Improve Human Security for Vulnerable People
November 22, 2024 Japan Funds a Grassroots Project to Support Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors
November 20, 2024 Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
September 20, 2024 Japan Supports Education of Vulnerable Children in Goromonzi
August 22, 2024 Japan Provides Additional Food Assistance Support for Vulnerable People in Zimbabwe
August 14, 2024 Handover Ceremony of Fertilizer worth US$4.7 million to Support Small-Scale Farmers in Zimbabwe
March 19, 2024 Japan Funds Project to Construct the First Ever Judo Dojo in Zimbabwe
March 19, 2024 Japan Funds Six Grassroots Projects to Improve Human Security of Vulnerable People
February 14, 2024 Government of Japan Strengthens Health Services Delivery in Chipinge District
February 13, 2024 Japan Provides New Food Assistance Support for Vulnerable People in Zimbabwe
October 25, 2023 Handover of Livestock Management Training Centre for Empowering Local Farmers
May 29, 2023 Launch of 16th Cohort of the Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme at Africa University!
May 29, 2023 Handover of Family Support Centre for Women’s Safety at Overspill Market in Epworth
May 23, 2023 Handover of Medical Equipment provided through Japan's Grant Aid
April 25, 2023 Handover Ceremony of Grassroots Project “The Project for Construction of a Clinic for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo”
March 21, 2023 Signing Ceremony of Three New Grassroots Projects
November 10, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project “The Project for Improvement of Medical Service Facilities in Vungu Rural District”
October 27, 2022 The Government of Japan donates a PCR Machine to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care through UNOPS
October 6, 2022 Japan Provides Grant Aid for Design Component of New Phase of Road Improvement of North-South Corridor
September 8, 2022 Reception for Landmine-Free Zimbabwe by 2025!
September 1, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project “The Project for Construction of Classroom Blocks and Latrine Blocks at Tokwe 4 Secondary School in Chirumhanzu District”
July 26, 2022 Japan provides further support for food security in Zimbabwe
July 14, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Grassroots Project “The Project for Provision of a Chemistry Analyser to Musiso Mission Hospital in Zaka District”
June 23, 2022 Handover of Japan-Funded Education Project in Gokwe North District
June 11, 2022 Ambassador Tanaka attends Africa University Graduation Ceremony, where he congratulates new graduates of the Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme, sponsored by Japan
April 21, 2022 Government of Japan strengthens health services in Manicaland Province in partnership with UNOPS
April 21, 2022 Japan commits almost US$500,000 for increased access to Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health services for women and young people
April 6, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of an Educational Facility and Borehole for HIV Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Harare"
March 10, 2022 Signing of New Grassroots Projects
March 2, 2022 Japan Supports Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 Response Through Maternal Health Equipment and Cold Chain Equipment
February 16, 2022 Handover of Project to Improve Schools in Epworth Township and Kwekwe District
December 17, 2021 Handover of Cybersecurity Equipment to Assist Zimbabwe Republic Police and Regional Police Forces in Tackling Cybercrime and Transnational Crime
December 12, 2021 Signing of New Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of a Sign Language College for the Deaf and Interpreters in Harare"
December 1, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of a Multipurpose Skill Training Centre for Orphans and Vulnerable Youth in Harare"
November 18, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Mine Clearance in Mashonaland Central Province"
November 16, 2021 Handover Ceremony for Japanese-Funded Project through WFP
July 13, 2021 Completion of GGP Project "The Project for Construction of a Child Protection Centre in Chipinge District"
June 8, 2021 Japan Supports Zimbabwe through COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain
May 28, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japanese-Funded Grassroots Project "The Project for the Development of a Treatment and Caregiver Education Facility for Children with Disabilities in Harare District"
May 19, 2021 Japan Partners with Red Cross to Improve Food Security and Access to Water for 6,000 Families in Gokwe
May 7,2021 Commission Ceremony of Japanese Grant Aid Project to Improve Makuti–Chirundu Section of North–South Corridor
April 23, 2021 Government of Japan Commits US$ 1.3 Million to Help Save Lives of Pregnant Women in Zimbabwe
April 20, 2021 Japan Further Supports COVID-19 Response in Zimbabwe
Japan Provides Further Support to Improve Food Security in Zimbabwe
March 26, 2021 Completion of GGP project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Nyarutombo Primary School in Mbire District”
March 24, 2021 Signing Ceremony of Four New Grassroots Projects
March 10, 2021 Japan Donates Maize to Improve Food Security in Zimbabwe
Februrary 24, 2021 Japan commits US$ 8.6 million to support vulnerable people most affected by humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe
Februrary 16, 2021 Japan provides further support to alleviate hunger in Zimbabwe
December 21, 2020 Completion of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of X-ray Equipment of Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita District”
November 26 , 2020 Signing Ceremony of Two New Grassroots Projects
October 26, 2020 Japan provides US$ 3.8 million for medical and hospital equipment to support Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 response
May 5, 2020 Japan provides US$15.3 million assistance for drought and flood affected communities in Zimbabwe
March 13, 2020 Signing Ceremony of Three New Grassroots Projects
February 5, 2020 Japan to provide medical and hospital equipment worth US$ 2.7 million for Harare Children’s Hospital
January 27, 2020 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the Educational Environment at Manhanga Primary School in Kariba District”
December 13, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of X-Ray Equipment of Chikombedzi Mission Hospital in Chiredzi District”
November 20, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the Educational Environment at Maizelands Secondary School in Bindura District”
November 13, 2019 Japan provides US$ 2.7 million support to drought-affected communities through WFP
October 15, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the
Educational Environment at Musena Secondary School in Chirumhanzu District”
August 29, 2019 Groundbreaking Ceremony of Japanese Grant Aid Project to Improve Makuti-Chirundu Section of North-South Corridor
August 6, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Mine Clearance in Mashonaland Central Province”
April 25, 2019 Japan provides further support to Cyclone Idai relief efforts in Zimbabwe
April 17, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for the Improvement of the Educational Environment at Mushumbi”
April 12, 2019 Handover Ceremony of Counselling and Education Centre to Solve the Problems of Violence against Women and Girls in Murehwa District
April 11, 2019 Handover of emergency relief goods for the people affected by Cyclone Idai
April 2, 2019 Emergency Assistance to Zimbabwe in Response to the Cyclone Damage
October 11, 2017 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Chishuku Secondary School in Chirumanzu District”
July 19, 2017 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Govera Primary School in Goromonzi District”
March 27, 2017 JAPAN’S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF THE FLOOD AND CYCLONE DAMAGE IN ZIMBABWE
March 15, 2017 Signing ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Chishuku Secondary School in Chirumanzu District.”
March 15, 2017 Signing ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Govera Primary School in Goromonzi District”
November 25, 2016 Handover Ceremony of Japanese-Funded project "The Project for Improvement of Facilities for Medical Services and Maternal and Child Health in Hwange District"
April 14, 2025 Government of Japan, Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and UN Agencies unite to improve Child Health and Nutrition, Medical Waste Management, and Community Resilience through Innovation and Community Action
March 25, 2025 Japan supports education of vulnerable children in Lupane District
March 19, 2025 Handover of Japan-Funded Education Project in Nyaminyami (Kariba) District
March 14, 2025 Japan Funds Six Grassroots Projects to Improve Human Security for Vulnerable People
November 22, 2024 Japan Funds a Grassroots Project to Support Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors
November 20, 2024 Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
September 20, 2024 Japan Supports Education of Vulnerable Children in Goromonzi
August 22, 2024 Japan Provides Additional Food Assistance Support for Vulnerable People in Zimbabwe
August 14, 2024 Handover Ceremony of Fertilizer worth US$4.7 million to Support Small-Scale Farmers in Zimbabwe
March 19, 2024 Japan Funds Project to Construct the First Ever Judo Dojo in Zimbabwe
March 19, 2024 Japan Funds Six Grassroots Projects to Improve Human Security of Vulnerable People
February 14, 2024 Government of Japan Strengthens Health Services Delivery in Chipinge District
February 13, 2024 Japan Provides New Food Assistance Support for Vulnerable People in Zimbabwe
October 25, 2023 Handover of Livestock Management Training Centre for Empowering Local Farmers
May 29, 2023 Launch of 16th Cohort of the Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme at Africa University!
May 29, 2023 Handover of Family Support Centre for Women’s Safety at Overspill Market in Epworth
May 23, 2023 Handover of Medical Equipment provided through Japan's Grant Aid
April 25, 2023 Handover Ceremony of Grassroots Project “The Project for Construction of a Clinic for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo”
March 21, 2023 Signing Ceremony of Three New Grassroots Projects
November 10, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project “The Project for Improvement of Medical Service Facilities in Vungu Rural District”
October 27, 2022 The Government of Japan donates a PCR Machine to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care through UNOPS
October 6, 2022 Japan Provides Grant Aid for Design Component of New Phase of Road Improvement of North-South Corridor
September 8, 2022 Reception for Landmine-Free Zimbabwe by 2025!
September 1, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project “The Project for Construction of Classroom Blocks and Latrine Blocks at Tokwe 4 Secondary School in Chirumhanzu District”
July 26, 2022 Japan provides further support for food security in Zimbabwe
July 14, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Grassroots Project “The Project for Provision of a Chemistry Analyser to Musiso Mission Hospital in Zaka District”
June 23, 2022 Handover of Japan-Funded Education Project in Gokwe North District
June 11, 2022 Ambassador Tanaka attends Africa University Graduation Ceremony, where he congratulates new graduates of the Masters in Intellectual Property (MIP) Programme, sponsored by Japan
April 21, 2022 Government of Japan strengthens health services in Manicaland Province in partnership with UNOPS
April 21, 2022 Japan commits almost US$500,000 for increased access to Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health services for women and young people
April 6, 2022 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of an Educational Facility and Borehole for HIV Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Harare"
March 10, 2022 Signing of New Grassroots Projects
March 2, 2022 Japan Supports Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 Response Through Maternal Health Equipment and Cold Chain Equipment
February 16, 2022 Handover of Project to Improve Schools in Epworth Township and Kwekwe District
December 17, 2021 Handover of Cybersecurity Equipment to Assist Zimbabwe Republic Police and Regional Police Forces in Tackling Cybercrime and Transnational Crime
December 12, 2021 Signing of New Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of a Sign Language College for the Deaf and Interpreters in Harare"
December 1, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Construction of a Multipurpose Skill Training Centre for Orphans and Vulnerable Youth in Harare"
November 18, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japan-funded Grassroots Project "The Project for Mine Clearance in Mashonaland Central Province"
November 16, 2021 Handover Ceremony for Japanese-Funded Project through WFP
July 13, 2021 Completion of GGP Project "The Project for Construction of a Child Protection Centre in Chipinge District"
June 8, 2021 Japan Supports Zimbabwe through COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain
May 28, 2021 Handover Ceremony of Japanese-Funded Grassroots Project "The Project for the Development of a Treatment and Caregiver Education Facility for Children with Disabilities in Harare District"
May 19, 2021 Japan Partners with Red Cross to Improve Food Security and Access to Water for 6,000 Families in Gokwe
May 7,2021 Commission Ceremony of Japanese Grant Aid Project to Improve Makuti–Chirundu Section of North–South Corridor
April 23, 2021 Government of Japan Commits US$ 1.3 Million to Help Save Lives of Pregnant Women in Zimbabwe
April 20, 2021 Japan Further Supports COVID-19 Response in Zimbabwe
Japan Provides Further Support to Improve Food Security in Zimbabwe
March 26, 2021 Completion of GGP project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Nyarutombo Primary School in Mbire District”
March 24, 2021 Signing Ceremony of Four New Grassroots Projects
March 10, 2021 Japan Donates Maize to Improve Food Security in Zimbabwe
Februrary 24, 2021 Japan commits US$ 8.6 million to support vulnerable people most affected by humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe
Februrary 16, 2021 Japan provides further support to alleviate hunger in Zimbabwe
December 21, 2020 Completion of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of X-ray Equipment of Mashoko Christian Hospital in Bikita District”
November 26 , 2020 Signing Ceremony of Two New Grassroots Projects
October 26, 2020 Japan provides US$ 3.8 million for medical and hospital equipment to support Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 response
May 5, 2020 Japan provides US$15.3 million assistance for drought and flood affected communities in Zimbabwe
March 13, 2020 Signing Ceremony of Three New Grassroots Projects
February 5, 2020 Japan to provide medical and hospital equipment worth US$ 2.7 million for Harare Children’s Hospital
January 27, 2020 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the Educational Environment at Manhanga Primary School in Kariba District”
December 13, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of X-Ray Equipment of Chikombedzi Mission Hospital in Chiredzi District”
November 20, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the Educational Environment at Maizelands Secondary School in Bindura District”
November 13, 2019 Japan provides US$ 2.7 million support to drought-affected communities through WFP
October 15, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement for the
Educational Environment at Musena Secondary School in Chirumhanzu District”
August 29, 2019 Groundbreaking Ceremony of Japanese Grant Aid Project to Improve Makuti-Chirundu Section of North-South Corridor
August 6, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Mine Clearance in Mashonaland Central Province”
April 25, 2019 Japan provides further support to Cyclone Idai relief efforts in Zimbabwe
April 17, 2019 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for the Improvement of the Educational Environment at Mushumbi”
April 12, 2019 Handover Ceremony of Counselling and Education Centre to Solve the Problems of Violence against Women and Girls in Murehwa District
April 11, 2019 Handover of emergency relief goods for the people affected by Cyclone Idai
April 2, 2019 Emergency Assistance to Zimbabwe in Response to the Cyclone Damage
October 11, 2017 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Chishuku Secondary School in Chirumanzu District”
July 19, 2017 Handover ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Govera Primary School in Goromonzi District”
March 27, 2017 JAPAN’S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF THE FLOOD AND CYCLONE DAMAGE IN ZIMBABWE
March 15, 2017 Signing ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Chishuku Secondary School in Chirumanzu District.”
March 15, 2017 Signing ceremony of Japanese-Funded project “The Project for Improvement of the Educational Environment at Govera Primary School in Goromonzi District”
November 25, 2016 Handover Ceremony of Japanese-Funded project "The Project for Improvement of Facilities for Medical Services and Maternal and Child Health in Hwange District"