We need to do way with dependence on aid


As Zimbabwe is building its economy, what we needs now - without wasting any precious time -is business from international organizations and not aid.

Given that ‘there are no free lunches’ in the world such aid will only come at a cost and that is what we can’t afford at the moment.

Aid stifles entrepreneurial spirit and encourages a bloated bureaucracy that chokes off the very business that is crucial for national economic growth.

It is a silent killer of and has adverse effects on overall product competitiveness, wages, export sector employment and ultimately growth.

To successfully rebuild our economy, it is time for us as Zimbabweans to assume full control over our economic and political destiny and not lean on foreign-funded institutions whose role in the country remains shrouded in mystery.

Zimbabwe, as a country should grasp the many means and opportunities available for improving the life of Zimbabweans.

We have to destroy the myth that aid is indispensable.

It is time for Zimbabwe to start planning, substitute trade for Aid and try to foster relationships and alliances with countries where there is real opportunity for Zimbabweans to sell their produce.

There is a need to attract FDI and support domestic investment.

Exiting aid dependency should be at the top of the political agenda.

It requires a radical shift both in the mindset and in the development strategy of the country and a deeper and direct involvement of the people.

The national development paradigm requires a radical and fundamental restructuring of the institutional aid architecture at the global level which unfortunately the West is not prepared to implement because of their vested interest in developing nations.

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