Economic Policy Analysis in Zimbabwe: A Review of Zimbabwe Economic Policies: Special Reference to Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (Zim Asset)

Abstract

This paper aims to explore and analyse factors that hinder policy success in Zimbabwe. The paper discusses the nature of policy formulation, policy support and usefulness of joint policy formulation in Zimbabwe. A critical analysis of the current economic policy in Zimbabwe scheduled to transform Zimbabwe for 2013 to 2018 is also discussed. The study also analyses the various economic policies adopted by Zimbabwe since 1990s, their success and failure factors. The study emphasize the business community to support government policies so as to reap the desired results. Politics have been found to disturb the effect of policies through sabotage (withholding contribution).

Keywords: Zim Asset, Policy Analysis, Zimbabwe, Bacossi, ESAP, STERP

JEL Classification: B22, A23, A11, C50, E50, E60, E61, E64, F02