[{"bbox": [85, 153, 341, 184], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.2 Problem Analysis"}, {"bbox": [97, 211, 1164, 292], "category": "Text", "text": "This Action is in line with the Support Measures outlined in the MIP 2021-2027 for Zimbabwe. The aim is to position the Team Europe as a key approach in Zimbabwe, capable of promoting its values and goals in particular those related with gender and green economy - areas of common interest."}, {"bbox": [97, 303, 1164, 438], "category": "Text", "text": "While prioritizing the Team Europe approach's objectives and the implementation of the MIP, this Action will also support engagement efforts by building constructive relationships when opportunities arise, establishing mutual trust on political and technical issues of common interest. The Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution's process provides an opportunity to support engagement and opens the possibility for further collaboration with the government on capacity building, transparency, and results-oriented efforts."}, {"bbox": [97, 449, 1164, 557], "category": "Text", "text": "Additionally, this action shall support the implementation of the Global Gateway Strategy by promoting sustainable development, investments, and trade that support human development, transparency, democratic values, and high standards. Activities supporting mainstreaming gender, can be as well important drivers to enhance EU-Zimbabwe (ZW) dialogue through the TEI *Gender Equality and Women Empowerment*."}, {"bbox": [97, 568, 1164, 729], "category": "Text", "text": "All of the above goes beyond the MIP's priority areas and includes substantial communication activities, public diplomacy, and cultural exchanges. To effectively engage with the population of Zimbabwe, it is necessary to prioritize communication of EU core values. Engagement efforts should also focus on promoting the historical role and contributions of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage, and its invaluable wildlife conservation achievements. Engaging with Zimbabwe means engaging with its population by building mutual trust and fostering cultural enrichment to reduce negative misperceptions."}, {"bbox": [97, 739, 1164, 923], "category": "Text", "text": "To set the EU on the political scene and in the minds and hearts of the population and economic operators, funding for communication on the global agenda of the European Union and the opportunities it offers to the country is essential. The EU's global agenda may also address concerns that are not covered by priority areas or expected results, but that require specific expertise. To strengthen this approach the Delegation has also constituted a Youth Sounding Board aiming at getting insights in the youth population's challenges and aspirations, which deserve to be supported by the present Action. Similarly, the Delegation intends to develop a dialogue with the private sector through specific actions or events."}, {"bbox": [97, 936, 1164, 1044], "category": "Text", "text": "The challenging environment and the required due diligence may require unforeseen monitoring, political economy analysis, perception surveys, verification or audits in addition to the usual work of the Delegation or to what is planned under the Action Documents and contracts. This Action remains flexible and stands ready to provide ad hoc technical support to address new or unexpected requests."}, {"bbox": [97, 1083, 1084, 1138], "category": "Text", "text": "**Identification of main stakeholders and corresponding institutional and/or organisational issues (mandates, potential roles, and capacities) to be covered by the action:**"}, {"bbox": [97, 1161, 1164, 1242], "category": "Text", "text": "The stakeholder analysis for the Support Measures-Cooperation Facility will be appropriately addressed in each different activity it will finance. In general terms, collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, civil society in all its diversity and development partner coordination will be pursued."}, {"bbox": [97, 1265, 1164, 1347], "category": "Text", "text": "The main target groups include the Government's coordinating structures, line ministries, and other government institutions, EU MS, implementing partners of EU development assistance, the private sector, and civil society with whom the EU collaborates to deliver development assistance."}, {"bbox": [97, 1358, 1164, 1439], "category": "Text", "text": "Local or international investors and European financing institutions managing EFSD+ guarantees may benefit from specific support to project preparation and/or business facilitation, in particular in the horticultural and in the renewable energy sectors."}, {"bbox": [97, 1450, 1164, 1531], "category": "Text", "text": "More globally, the populations of both Zimbabwe and Europe are expected to benefit from better mutual knowledge, understanding and enrichment, but also to pursue common goals in light of common global challenges and by fighting misinformation. A special focus on women, youth and persons with disabilities will be applied."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1653, 1144, 1680], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 16"}]