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ZEPARI — Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute

Evidence that shapes Zimbabwe's economic future.

ZEPARI produces independent, contextually relevant research and convenes the dialogues where policy is debated — so decisions are made on evidence, not assumption.

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A Diagnosis of Structural Transformation in Zimbabwe: Trends, Challenges, and opportunities

1 Oct 2026

2003
Established by Deed of Trust
200+
Studies, briefs & reports
1,500+
Government economists trained
60+
Policy dialogues convened

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Why our work matters

Growth has returned. The question is who it reaches.

Zimbabwe's economy is recovering, but jobs, credit and incomes lag behind. ZEPARI's research follows the evidence from the national accounts to the household — informing government, business and development partners across Southern Africa.

Read: The Jobs Paradox
Real GDP growth vs formal job growth, % GDP Formal jobs
2019: GDP -6.3%20192020: GDP -7.8%20202021: GDP 8.5%20212022: GDP 6.1%20222023: GDP 5.3%20232024: GDP 2%20242025: GDP 6%2025

Source: ZEPARI estimates (illustrative). See the Economic Barometer for official series.

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Area 01

Macroeconomic Stability & Growth

Macroeconomy — Monetary and fiscal policy, currency reform, inflation dynamics and the structural transformation of Zimbabwe's economy towards Vision 2030.

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Banking, Finance & Investment

Finance — Competition, efficiency and stability in the banking sector, access to credit, capital markets and information for the investing public.

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Trade, Industry & Competitiveness

Trade & Industry — AfCFTA readiness, regional value chains, infrastructure bottlenecks and industrial competitiveness.

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Poverty, Gender & Social Protection

Poverty & Gender — Multidimensional poverty, gender, child nutrition, remittances and the effectiveness of public transfers.

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Agriculture & Food Security

Agriculture — Input support schemes, household resilience, food consumption and rural investment.

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Devolution & Public Sector Governance

Governance — Devolution, public finance management and institutional capacity for evidence-based policy.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Energy — Electricity subsidies, energy poverty and the infrastructure investment gap.

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