JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa is moving towards achieving his goals as spelt by Vision 2030 concept.
Vision 2030 entails making Zimbabwe an upper middle-income country with gross national income (GNI) per capita of between $3,896 and $12,055, according to the World Bank’s technical calculations, implying high standards of living for citizens.
This follows his recent setting up of a 26-member Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) to advise and assist him in formulating key economic policies and strategies that advance Vision 2030.
The advisory council comprises experts and leaders drawn from diverse sectors like business, health and social protection, agriculture, governance and human rights, faith-based organisations, tourism, education, minorities, ICT, civic society, communication and media management.
According to Mnangagwa this move is in line with the “Zimbabwe is open for business” mantra and the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (STP).
“It will be recalled that Vision 2030 is predicated on attracting domestic and foreign direct investment and on transforming Zimbabwe into a business-friendly investment destination with a stable and supportive macro-economic environment,” said Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda.
“His Excellency the President and his Government will need well-canvassed ideas, proposals and strategies to realise the vision.”
Dr Sibanda said the PAC, which is voluntary and serves at the pleasure of the President, has 17 terms of reference.
He said from time-to-time, the advisory council should help with a comprehensive situational analysis on the state of the economy and investment climate in the country.
“(It is supposed) to proffer ideas and suggestions on key reforms and measures needed to improve the investment and business climate in the country for economic recovery and growth,” he said.
“It must contribute towards policies and measures, short medium and long term, for the growth of the economy. On the strength of the country’s resources, to suggest best strategies for leveraging them to best national advantage; to advise and develop strategies for making Zimbabwe a modern, industrialised and food-secure, higher middle income by 2030; to input into policies and strategies for inclusive and balanced growth in line with the policy on decentralisation and devolution and to advise on the integration of science, technology, research and innovation in the economy.”
The Herald reported that the PAC members include Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries immediate past president Busisa Moyo, former Delta chief executive Joe Mutizwa, Sakunda Holdings chief executive owner Kudakwashe Tagwirei and Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) president Divine Ndhlukula (business); economist and banker Zondo Sakala, Agribank chief executive Somkhosi Malaba and Africa Next chief executive Mr Lewis Musasike (financial services), Dr Norbert Mugwagwa and physician Dr Godfrey Sikipa (health and social protection), Remigius Makumbe, Simbarashe Mangwende (infrastructure).
Other members are Dr Lindiwe Sibanda (agriculture), Natalie Jabangwe (ICT), Mr Aenias Chuma, Ms Elisa Ravengai, seasoned lawyer Mr Edwin Manikai (governance and human rights), Professors Kuzvinetsa Dzvimbo and Robson Mafoti (education).
The tourism sector will be represented by renowned businessman Mr Herbert Nkala while the communication and media management will be represented by AMH owner Trevor Ncube.
The civic society will be represented by Janah Ncube while Dr Shingi Munyeza and Zimbabwe Council of Churches secretary general Dr Kenneth Mtata will stand for faith based organisations.
The minorities will be represented by CABS managing director Mr Simon Hammond and CBZ Holdings chairman Mr Richard Wilde.
PAC coordination will be done Mr Mfaro Moyo, who brings experience from Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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