Research StudyFree
Banking Industry Competition, Efficiency and Stability in Zimbabwe
1 Oct 2026
Research area
Macroeconomic Stability & Growth
Monetary and fiscal policy, currency reform, inflation dynamics and the structural transformation of Zimbabwe's economy towards Vision 2030.
- How can currency stability be sustained?
- Is growth translating into jobs and incomes?
- What drives structural transformation?
Publications
60 publications
Policy BriefFree
Resilience Capacity, Food Consumption and Socio-Economic Status in Zimbabwe
28 Feb 2022
Economic BarometerFree
ZEPARU Economic Barometer Vol.22
19 Oct 2020
Economic BarometerFree
ZEPARU Economic Barometer Vol.21
3 Jun 2020
ReportFree
ZEPARU Strategic Plan 2020-2024
1 Jun 2020
Policy BriefFree
Challenges posed by the Non-Alignment of Central Government and Lower Tiers of Government’s Planning and Budget Cycles Policy Brief
30 May 2020
ReportFree
Fiscal Transparency and Accountability within the Context of Devolution in Zimbabwe
12 May 2020
ReportFree
Challenges posed by the Non-alignment of Central Government and Lower Tiers of Government Planning and Budgeting Cycles in the Implementation of Devolution
12 May 2020
ReportFree
Towards the Successful Implementation of devolution in Zimbabwe Economic Policy Dialogue Report
31 Mar 2020
ReportFree
Closed: Call for Proposals-Advanced Policy Focused Poverty Analysis in Zimbabwe
21 Feb 2020
Research StudyFree
Exploring the Key Success Factors in Implementing Devolution in Zimbabwe
13 Feb 2020
Research StudyFree
Pathways to Improved Competitiveness
31 Dec 2019
Research StudyFree
Main Bottlenecks at the Local Authority Level that Could Pose Challenges for Growth and Sustainability
30 Nov 2019
Research StudyFree
Pathways to Formalisation of Artisanal Mining in Zimbabwe
31 May 2019
Research StudyFree
Assessment of Country's Trade Performance in the context of Regional Integration
31 Dec 2018
Research StudyFree
An Assessment of the Macroeconomic Policy Formulation and Implementation Processes in Zimbabwe
30 Nov 2018
Research StudyFree
A Review of Zimbabwe's Optimum Future Currency Regime
1 Jan 2018
Research StudyFree
Assessment of the Scope and Applicability of Mineral Beneficiation and Value Addition in Zimbabwe
30 Nov 2017
Policy BriefFree
Determinants of Inflation in a Dollarized Economy: The Case of Zimbabwe
28 Feb 2017
Policy BriefFree
Reconfiguration of the Zimbabwe Geological Survey
1 Jan 2017
Policy BriefFree
Policy Research on Global Best Practice in Establishing and Managing a Sovereign Wealth Fund in Zimbabwe
31 Oct 2016
Policy BriefFree
Compendium of Key Policy Research
8 Sept 2016
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 20
30 Apr 2016
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 19
3 Jan 2016
Policy BriefFree
Impact of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) On Accommodation For Foreign Tourists in Zimbabwe
30 Nov 2015
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 18
1 Oct 2015
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 15
31 Jan 2015
Research StudyFree
Cost Drivers Study of the Zimbabwean Economy
31 Oct 2014
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 13
30 Jun 2014
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 12
30 Apr 2014
Research StudyFree
Agro-Industries/Food and Beverages Value Chain Diagonistic Study
31 Mar 2014
Research StudyFree
COMESA-SADC-EAC Tripatite Free Trade Area: Implications for Zimbabwe
9 Mar 2014
Research StudyFree
Enhancing Zimbabwe's Regime for Resolving Corporate Financial Distress: Current Challenges and Possible Solutions.
5 Mar 2014
Research StudyFree
Harnessing Resources from the Informal Sector for Economic Development
8 Feb 2014
Research StudyFree
Economic Literacy Handbook for Parliamentarians
8 Jan 2014
Research StudyFree
Contributions and Challenges Facing the Financial Sector in Zimbabwe
30 Sept 2013
Research StudyFree
The Nexus Between Growth, Employment and Poverty in Zimbabwe
30 Sept 2013
Research StudyFree
Capital Account Restrictions in Zimbabwe in the Multicurrency Period
31 Aug 2013
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 9
31 Jul 2013
Research StudyFree
Access to Bank Credit as a Strategy for Re-Industrialisation in Zimbabwe
27 Jun 2013
Research StudyFree
Positioning the Zimbabwe Tourism Sector for Growth in Zimbabwe
30 Apr 2013
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 8
30 Apr 2013
Press ReleaseFree
Financial Sector Development and Resource Mobilisation as Economic Growth Drivers
4 Mar 2013
Policy BriefFree
Positioning the Zimbabwe Tourism Sector for Growth
1 Feb 2013
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 7
31 Jan 2013
Policy BriefFree
Issuing Treasury Bills in a Dollarised Zimbabwean Economy
1 Jan 2013
Research StudyFree
Mining Sector Policy
31 Dec 2012
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 6
31 Oct 2012
Research StudyFree
Financial Sector Development & Resource Mobilisation
30 Sept 2012
Research StudyFree
Strengthening the Zimbabwe National Policy Making Process
31 Aug 2012
Economic BarometerFree
Volume 5
31 Jul 2012
Research StudyFree
Linking Electricity Supply to Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
31 Dec 2011
Research StudyFree
Pursuing Inclusive Financial Development for Economic Growth
30 Oct 2011
Research StudyFree
A Conducive Investment Climate Vital for Sustained Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
31 Aug 2011
Research StudyFree
Exploring the role of Small and Medium Enterprises in Economic Development
31 Jul 2011
Research StudyFree
Digital Opportunities for Economic Growth and Development for Zimbabwe
31 May 2011
Research StudyFree
Preconditions for Adopting a Single Currency in SADC and COMESA
2 May 2011
Research StudyFree
Does the Zse have Potential to Support Economic Growth During the Multicurrency System?
31 Jan 2011
Research StudyFree
The Scope for Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development in Zimbabwe
9 Jan 2010
Research StudyFree
Currency Reform in Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Possible Options
12 Oct 2009
Insights
Analysis & news
News19 Oct 2026
Research Communication & Policy Brief Writing: Executive Short Course
Turn rigorous research into clear, compelling evidence that decision-makers can use.
News13 Oct 2026
Safe, sound and still short of credit: the dilemma at the heart of Zimbabwe's banking sector
The Banking Industry Competition, Efficiency and Stability in Zimbabwe study by the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis
News11 Sept 2026
The Jobs Paradox: Why Zimbabwe's Economic Growth isn't translating into Better income
After years of navigating currency instability and external economic shocks, Zimbabwe's macroeconomic figures are pai
News8 Sept 2026
Invitation for Supplier & Contractor Registration (2026–2027)
The Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute (ZEPARI) invites interested suppliers and contractors to
News26 Aug 2026
Beyond Primary Commodities: ZEPARI Research Outlines Zimbabwe's Path to Industrial Complexity
For long term macroeconomic stability, an economy's export structure must evolve beyond raw materials. A comprehensi
News24 Aug 2026
Powering Growth: How Resilient Infrastructure Drives Zimbabwe's Structural Transformation
Economic growth cannot occur in vacuum; it requires a reliable foundation.
News20 Aug 2026
ZEPARI Validates Research on Zimbabwe's AfCFTA Readiness and Trade Opportunities
The Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute (ZEPARI) convened a Technical Validation Workshop at Mon
Blog12 Aug 2026
ZEPARI Insights: Five Strategic Takeaways from the Technical Validation Workshop
The Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Institute (ZEPARI) recently convened government representatives, financial sector experts, development partners, and academia to validate two major research studies aimed at informing Zimbabwe's economic policy agenda.
Blog1 May 2018
ZEPARI hosts Regional researcher’s meeting
ZEPARI hosted a two day researcher’s regional meeting on Africa Industrial Development and Integration Project. The meeting was held from 30-31 May 2018.
Events
Dialogues
19
Nov 2026
Policy Dialogue
Structural Transformation under NDS2: A High-Level Policy Dialogue
Rainbow Towers, Harare
26
Jan 2027
3
Mar 2027
Training
Research Communication & Policy Brief Writing: Executive Short Course
Harare (venue to be announced)
Experts
Researchers
Dr. Gibson Chigumira
Executive Director
Gibson Chigumira has extensive experience in research, including coordinating research studies, editing publications and developing data bases, having been at the helm of the institution since it started operating in 2004. Dr. G. Chigumira has also done work in his individual capacity for civil society organizations such as NANGO, Action AID and ZIMCOD.
Erinah Chipumho
Senior Research Fellow
Erinah Chipumho is an Economist with more than 10 years of experience in economic policy research. She joined ZEPARU in January 2005 as a Research Fellow and rose to the post of Senior Research Fellow in February 2011. She holds a Bachelors and a Master’s degree in Economics obtained from the University of Zimbabwe.
Evangelista Mudzonga
Senior Research Fellow
Evangelista Mudzonga holds an MBA, MSc Economics and BSc Economics Degrees. She has over 11 years of national, regional and international trade policy analysis, trade negotiations and trade policy implementation experience, particularly on SADC, COMESA and EAC regions.