It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the web-site of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Harare. The web-site is intended to provide relevant information on Norway's participation in the development of Zimbabwe, particularly on issues relating to political and economic development. The Embassy of Norway in Harare administers Norwegian development cooperation in Zimbabwe through cooperation with United Nations bodies and civil society organisations. The Embassy represents Norway in Zimbabwe and promotes Norwegian interests guided by the position adopted by the Government of Norway.
The main objective for Norway in Zimbabwe is to assist in the continued work on political and economical stabilisation and progress by supporting the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the Global Political Agreement (GPA) through dialogue and participation.
In Zimbabwe, Norway plays a key part in the important areas of peace building, democratisation and reconciliation. In addition, the strategic focus areas are
· Energy and environmental and climate questions
· Human rights work and supporting independent media
· Humanitarian assistance
· Women’s rights and equality questions
· Culture
On our web-site you will find an overview of our participation and presence in Zimbabwe. You will also find articles commenting on various aspects of life in Zimbabwe, and our cooperation and development programmes. There is also a useful introduction to the country.
Comments to the above and other aspects of our development presence can be sent to the Embassy using the following email address: emb.harare@mfa.no
Ambassador