An independent think tank for evidence-based policy in Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute (ZEPARI) is an autonomous economic policy analysis and research think tank established in the year 2003 by a Deed of Trust.
Our mission
To undertake customer driven research and capacity building activities to promote a culture of evidence based policy making and implementation processes in Zimbabwe, and to provide information to the investing public.
Our vision
To become the leading centre of excellence in economic policy research and analysis in Zimbabwe.
Objectives
- 01To build research capacity for economic policy analysis and management
- 02To produce first rate and well-articulated applied economic policy research and analysis to inform government policy decisions in accordance with priorities and targets set by the government and the private sector
- 03To diffuse high quality research and policy analysis relevant to current and medium term economic policy issues in Zimbabwe
- 04To build capacity within Government to utilize economic policy research and analysis on a sustainable basis
- 05To assist the country to seize development opportunities and contribute to its emergence as a knowledge based economy
- 06To provide tailor made short and long term training in Economic Policy Management to Government economists in ministries dealing with economic issues
- 07To network with other policy analysis and research institutions
- 08To serve as a platform for collating best practices for national economic management, emerging as a gateway for sharing knowledge in applied economic policy research and analysis
What we do
Four ways we serve policy
Research
Needs-based, contextually relevant applied economic policy analysis and research.
Capacity Building
Tailor-made training in economic policy management for government economists.
Consultancy
Commissioned analysis for government, private sector and development partners.
Policy Dialogue
Convening the platforms where evidence meets decision-makers.
Corporate identity
The Eagle
The ZEPARI logo is an Eagle. It connotes not the predator but the skilled, tactful achiever. Famous for its amazing eyesight and attention to detail, able to fly at great altitudes as it combs through vast terrain singling out its target with astounding precision — characteristics ZEPARI strives for in economic policy research and analysis.
Partners
