Human Development Initiatives

The Limpopo River basin states range from Low Human Development to Medium Human Development according to the United Nations (UN); the ranking does not include Zimbabwe due to the fact that problems were faced in gathering the necessary data for ranking. The disparity is not only between states but also within states.

Chapter Summary

This chapter explores Human Development through the following content and material:

• Human Development Indicators
• The Vulnerability of people in the basin states
• Poverty Alleviation methods being employed in each of the basin states.

The chapter also discusses relevant international development initiatives, including Water for Development and the Millennium Development Goals

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