PREAMBLE

The Ministry of Economic Development was created in April 2005 as a result of the split of the former Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.

The Ministry's main role is to spearhead the transformation of Zimbabwe into a highly developed economy through:

· formulating, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the National Development Plan,

· monitoring and evaluating the performance of economic sectors and, in liaison with relevant ministries, recommend appropriate policy interventions,

· coordinating the implementation of the Macro-Economic Framework beginning with 2005-2006,

· coordinating the development of a comprehensive Macro-Economic Modeling Framework for the economy,

· reviewing and updating Vision 2020 and

· formulating, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of a National Manpower Development Programme consistent with vision 2020.

The ultimate objective is to play a central role in the transformation of Zimbabwe into a highly developed economy through the effective exploitation of its natural endowments.

The Ministry of Economic Development's Strategic Plan ( 2006 - 2010 ) therefore encapsulates the vision, mission, values and work programmes to be followed in the execution and attainment of its core business.

Hon. R. E. N. Gumbo (MP)
MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SEPTEMBER 2005