Zimbabwe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program The Zimbabwe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program is a joint initiative with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) to improve water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management in Zimbabwe. The interventions will build on already existing GIZ technical and financial support to deliver: improved water supply and sanitation services and solid waste management with a 20% increase in the production of safe and potable drinking water; improved reliability of the provision of basic water and sanitation services with regular solid waste collection; improved financial management, accounting, billing and collection; demand-oriented support and advisory services to the Ministry of Local Government and Urban and Regional Development and the Ministry of Water Resources; and strategic plans which prioritise medium term investments that continue the improvement of water supply and sanitation systems. The total value of this initiative is $25.5 million over 4 years, starting 2011-12.