Zimbabwe+Infrastructure+Projects

=Chinese Infrastructure Projects Likely to Occur in Zimbabwe=

Executive Summary:
Chinese investment in Zimbabwe infrastructure projects is likely to continue specifically focused towards mining and energy production. Zimbabwe is home to the largest diamond producing mine which as seen some issues related to workers pay and corruption, but this has not stopped Chinese investment in projects such as a solar power project, construction of a runway at Harare International Airport, railway upgrades, and other mineral investments.

Discussion:

 * **Date:** || **Amount (USD):** || **Location:** || **Key Chinese Companies:** || **Description:** || **Corresponds To:** ||
 * September 2013 || Unknown || Unknown || ZTE Corporation || Solar Project || Misc. ||
 * September 2013 || 2.1 Billion || Gyawi || China Africa Sunlight Energy || Coal power Plant/ Coal mine development || Mining. ||
 * 2013 || 40 million || Harare || Sino-Zimbabwe Development Company || Harare International Airport Runway || Misc. ||
 * 2013 || Unknown || Harare- Chitungwiza || Sino-Zimbabwe Development Company || Railway maintenance/ upgrades || Misc. ||

Analytic Confidence:
Analytic confidence for this assessment is medium. Source reliability ranges from medium to high. There is no conflict between sources. The analyst had low expertise, worked alone, and did not use structured analytic methods. The subject is moderately complex and the deadline was easy to meet.

Analyst:
Sean Dailey sdaile35@lakers.mercyhurst.edu