Zimbabwe:Section 1 - Data

摘要

1.Unity government remains strained; both sides preparing for elections, though disagreements over the election process persist; many fear that elections will result in violent protests 2.After contracting by 17.7 percent in 2008, Zimbabwe's economy has begun to grow, though the economic environment remains weak overall; Zimbabwe dollar has been removed as currency, with foreign currency now circulating 3.Defense spending continues to fluctuate, a trend that is expected to continue in the near term; the amount of spending jumped in 2011 to $195 million after an estimated $98.3 million was spent in 2010; participation in international arms market remains limited; U.S. is restarting IMET program in Zimbabwe, with a request for $25,000 in FY12