The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to restore Zimbabwe’s voting rights after a seven-year suspension for unpaid debts.
But the fund said the country was still ineligible for loans until it had paid off more of the $1.3bn (£841m) it owes to creditors.
In the meantime, Zimbabwe can take part in IMF decision-making.
The move recognises the country’s efforts to repair its economy and improve relations with donors.
There are signs that the country’s economy is improving a year after former foes President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai united in a coalition government.
