Story by Stanley James
POLICY think tanks are expected to play an important role in shaping Zimbabwe’s development agenda.
This emerged during the launch of a Vision 2030 Manual in Harare Thursday night.
Zimbabwe’s thrust towards an upper-middle-income society is gaining traction as government officials, economic experts, business community and politicians gathered for the launch of a Vision 2030 Manual.
The author of the publication, Dr Tinashe Muzamhindo, who is also the Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) Chief Executive Officer, revealed that the focus is on assisting government and the private sector to work together in achieving the objectives of vision 2030.
“The manual is mainly linked towards providing an impetus on how the noble vision should become a reality. As Zimbabweans, we have an important role to play in the economic development matrix of the nation to such an extent that what we do is mainly linked to the growth of the economy, this is what inspired me to come up with such a plan for the benefit of the country,” noted Dr Muzamhindo.
The manual has been described as a reflection of policy think tanks in shaping the country’s development agenda.
Graceland Waters Resort’s director, Dr Grace Musandirire said, “Development is an element that is key to overall macro-economic growth to such an extent that whatever happens has to be taken seriously in the context of what is happening within the country and what is needed to further accelerate growth in the short to long term.”
Guest of Honour, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere who was represented by the Director of International Communication Services within the Ministry, Mr. Richard Mahomva applauded the ZIST team for launching the manual.
He said, “This is an important gesture led by Dr Muzamhindo who is the brainchild of the ZIST. I am reliably informed that Dr Muzamhindo is the author of four publications. Through the visionary works of President Mnangagwa being witnessed throughout the country, infrastructure development, roads rehabilitation and many other projects, it is prudent that this gathering met here to discuss ways of how to contribute towards the realisation of goals and Vision 2030 agenda.”
The launch of the manual also created a platform for stakeholders to assess, monitor and evaluate progress in the country’s strides in becoming an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
