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The National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2: 2026–2030) represents Zimbabwe’s pivotal opportunity to transition from volatile, extractive, and exclusionary growth pathways toward an inclusive, resilient, and transformative development model aligned with Vision 2030, the SDGs, AU Agenda 2063, and SADC RISDP. Building on the foundations of NDS1 while addressing its shortcomings, NDS2 must confront persistent macroeconomic fragility marked
by high debt, inflation volatility, and limited fiscal space; entrenched poverty, inequality, and youth unemployment; weak governance and accountability; and heightened climate vulnerability.
Citizens’ voices, as captured through consultations, stress a few non-negotiables that demand prioritization, macroeconomic stability with single-digit inflation and sustainable debt, broad-based and equitable economic transformation anchored in gender justice, job creation, and youth empowerment, investment in infrastructure and climate-smart food systems, and robust social protection systems that leave no one behind. Critical to delivery is institutional reform, strengthening governance, transparency, anti-corruption measures, and devolved resource allocation to provinces, combined with strategic financing innovations such as blended finance, SDG bonds, and gender-lens procurement.
Streamlined policy actions cluster around five thematic priorities: (i) stabilizing the economy and restoring fiscal credibility; (ii) investing in human capital, health, and education to drive a knowledge-based economy; (iii) promoting equity, gender equality, and youth empowerment as engines of productivity and governance renewal; (iv) building climate resilience and climate-smart infrastructure to safeguard livelihoods; and (v) entrenching strong governance, accountability, and inclusive citizen participation through co-creation and civic engagement.
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The NANGO Annual NGO Directors Summer Retreat is a flagship convening that brings together visionary Civil Society Organisation (CSO) leaders, development partners, government representatives, policymakers, and other key stakeholders from across Zimbabwe and beyond. The Retreat serves as a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, peer learning, and collaboration on emerging development and governance issues affecting the civil society sector.
The 15th edition of the Retreat is being held under the theme “Navigating New Frontiers: Development Financing and Civic Space in Transition.” Against a rapidly evolving socio-economic and policy landscape, the Retreat seeks to unpack innovative financing models, examine shifts in the civic space, and explore practical strategies for strengthening CSO sustainability, resilience, and impact.
This programme outlines the key sessions, thematic areas, and expert facilitators who will guide in-depth discussions, knowledge exchange, and solution-oriented engagements throughout the Retreat, ensuring a rich and impactful experience for all participants.
The Masvingo Action Agenda and Resolutions captures the collective commitments and strategic resolutions arising from the 15th Annual NGO Directors’ Summer Retreat convened by the National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) from 27–28 November 2025 in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
As NANGO’s flagship annual convening, the Retreat brought together 186 civil society leaders, senior government officials, development partners, donors, private sector actors, and representatives of non-state actors from across Zimbabwe. The gathering provided a critical platform for dialogue and reflection on the evolving development landscape, shrinking civic space, changing development financing modalities, and increasing socio-economic challenges affecting communities.
The Action Agenda and Resolutions outlines priority actions and resolutions agreed upon by CSO leaders to strengthen civil society resilience, promote effective engagement in national development processes, enhance accountability, and foster strategic partnerships. It serves as a shared roadmap to guide advocacy, collaboration, and collective action by CSOs and stakeholders committed to inclusive, sustainable, and citizen-centred development.
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The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) hosted the 15th NGO Directors Summer Retreat from 27–28 November 2025 at the Urban Lifestyle Hotel in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. As NANGO’s flagship civil society conference, the Retreat brought together 208 NGO directors, senior CSO leaders, development partners, government representatives, and private sector stakeholders to engage on priority development and governance issues affecting the non-profit sector in Zimbabwe.
Held under the theme “Navigating New Frontiers: Development Financing and Civic Space in Transition,” the conference provided a strategic platform to examine emerging development financing models, civic space dynamics, organisational sustainability, governance, and strategic partnerships. Through plenary sessions and expert panel discussions, participants shared knowledge, practical experiences, and policy perspectives aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and resilience of civil society organisations.
Key outcomes of the Retreat are consolidated in the Masvingo Action Agenda and Resolutions document, which outlines agreed resolutions and priority actions to strengthen civic space, diversify funding sources, enhance accountability, and promote cross-sector collaboration. NANGO extends its appreciation to all participants, speakers, partners, and sponsors whose contributions continue to advance a strong, inclusive, and impactful civil society sector in Zimbabwe.
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National-Development-Strategy-2-NDS2-Policy-Paper.pdf