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Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Tanaka stated that Zimbabwe's unstable economic environment is deterring investors, affecting the initiation of a carbon credit project. The Carbon Credits Trading (General) Regulations 2023 aim to attract foreign investment, but currency and financial issues create obstacles.

Tanaka emphasized the need for a stable business environment for investment interests to materialize. The EU Ambassador noted that Zimbabwe's macroeconomic instability and accumulated arrears hinder access to international funding, despite significant infrastructure development needs.