ActionAid International Southern Africa Partnership Programme (SAPP-Zimbabwe)
PREFACE
The current ActionAid Southern Africa Partnership (SAAP- Zimbabwe) – Zimbabwe
Operation Murambatsvina/Restore Order National Survey Report is one of several
processes to assess the impact of the Operation since commencement of the operation
on 18 May 2005 and enhance the National information base. ActionAid International
Southern African Partnership Programme – Zimbabwe was responsible for conducting
this study. The study on the impact of Operation Murambatsvina/Restore Order was
conducted in collaboration with Combined Harare Resident’s Association and the
Zimbabwe Peace Project. The report details how the Operation impacted on the lives of
millions of Zimbabweans as a result of GoZ actions. Furthermore it explores who were
most affected and the type of assistance that is required and where this assistance needs
to be channelled. Primary research was carried out to characterise the impact of
Operation Murambatsvina/Restore Order. This report builds on the UN Special Envoys
Fact finding mission by providing primary data, analysis and perspectives from affected
people.
It is hoped that this Report will help in highlighting the humanitarian priorities and
current response gaps and ultimately trigger meaningful support for affected families for
all actors. This report intends to further build on the national data sets available on the
impact of the Operation on affected families. It take into cognition other assessments
carried out in the country by civil society and the UNCT and is a complementary
process. This report is generally an advocacy tool to remind the nation and the
international community of its humanitarian and developmental priorities as well as to
alert the nation and other stakeholders of the emerging challenges.
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