Harare, (New Ziana) – Zimbabwe has reinforced its pledge to uphold principles of transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth as it comes under the voluntary microscope of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), focusing on economic governance and management.
The review, officially launched in Harare on Monday, marks a pivotal step in the country’s ongoing efforts to align governance and economic management with regional and continental aspirations under the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Permanent Secretary, Albert Chimbindi, who is also the APRM national focal point man, underscored that the exercise reflects the Government’s unwavering dedication to entrenching good governance practices while strengthening the foundations for inclusive economic development.
He highlighted that Zimbabwe’s participation in the review demonstrates the Second Republic’s commitment to accountability and evidence-based policy reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery, investment attraction, and regional integration.
“Zimbabwe views this process as an opportunity for introspection and progress. Through this peer review, we are not only reaffirming our adherence to the principles of sound governance but also working to create systems that are responsive to citizens’ needs,” said Chimbindi.
He noted that the APRM process is in line with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s transformative vision of building a prosperous, upper middle-income society by 2030, guided by the Constitution, rule of law, and broad-based citizen participation.
Zimbabwe joined the APRM in 2020 during the 29th Session of the APR Forum of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, becoming part of the African Union’s voluntary self-monitoring framework designed to promote best practices in political, economic, and corporate governance.
Chimbindi described the APRM as an “African-made instrument” that allows member states to evaluate themselves honestly while learning from one another’s experiences to strengthen democracy, accountability, and development outcomes.
He said the targeted review on economic governance and management will provide a platform to assess the effectiveness of existing fiscal and monetary systems, evaluate the transparency of public financial management, and identify measures to improve economic competitiveness and resilience.
“The process thrives on collaboration. It requires the active participation of Government institutions, Parliament, the private sector, academia, civil society, and ordinary citizens,” Chimbindi added. “Good governance is not the duty of one institution — it is a shared responsibility that calls for collective action.”
The visiting APRM delegation is led by Ambassador Aly El Hefny, a member of the APRM Panel of Eminent Persons responsible for Zimbabwe. He commended the country for embracing the review process and expressed optimism that Zimbabwe’s experience would serve as a model for other nations pursuing reforms anchored on transparency and sustainable development.
“The targeted review will focus on five priority areas that speak to sound financial management, macroeconomic stability, and the strengthening of public institutions,” said El Hefny.
The review mission runs until November 18 and is expected to culminate in a comprehensive report that will inform Zimbabwe’s next phase of governance and economic reform strategies.
Through this initiative, Zimbabwe seeks not only to measure its progress but also to demonstrate its readiness to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s collective quest for prosperity, accountability, and sustainable development.
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