INTERROGATING THE 2023 POLICY LANDSCAPE: Lessons and Recommendations
Moderator: Mr Amiel Matindike – Director, Axis Solutions Panelists: Mr. Anthony Kabaghe – President, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI); Mr Carlos E. Caceres - Resident Representative, IMF Zimbabwe; Ms. Eve C. Gadzikwa – CEO, SADC Accreditation Service; and Prof. Tony Hawkins – Economist
According to Prof. Tony Hawkins, two issues are standing out on the policy agenda and these include the debt overhang given the inconsistency in the GDP numbers and currency instability. In 43 years, Zimbabwe had only one IMF Staff Monitored Programme that has been successful and this has been affecting the re-engagement and engagement initiatives. The operating environment is marred by policy inconsistencies and in this sphere, de-dollarization is extremely difficult to achieve.