Online Reporter
Nqobile Bhebhe,Zimpapers Business Hub
THE 2025 edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) is set to convene in Bulawayo later this month, spotlighting strategies to build resilient policies and frameworks that accelerate broad-based economic transformation and regional integration.
Running under the theme “Macroeconomic and Sectoral Policies for Broad-based Economic Transformation,” the high-level indaba will bring together policymakers, researchers, academics, development practitioners, and industry leaders from 17 to 19 September at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds—a venue that has become synonymous with hosting landmark national and international events.
Traditionally held in Victoria Falls, this year’s conference moves to Bulawayo, reflecting a growing commitment to decentralizing major economic platforms and enhancing regional engagement. ZEDCON 2025 is convened by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, in collaboration with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), development partners, and the private sector.
According to the programme, President Mnangagwa will officially open the three-day event, underlining the conference’s national significance.
At the heart of deliberations are six thematic pillars designed to accelerate inclusive growth and consolidate national development gains in line with Vision 2030.
The conference will focus on the Macroeconomic Growth and Stability Strategies for an optimal fiscal and monetary policy mix to achieve a stable mono-currency regime, Informal Sector Growth and Resource Mobilisation Successful models that have strengthened the informal sector’s contribution to economic growth and Infrastructure Development – Innovative financing models that do not rely on budget support.
Technology, Digital, and Al Interventions Leveraging appropriate technologies to accelerate economic growth within Zimbabwe’s context, diaspora Investment Frameworks and Policies Best practices and international experience for harnessing diaspora investments and regional Integration and AfCFTA Strategies to maximize Zimbabwe’s benefits from regional trade agreements will also come under the spotlight.
ZEDCON is a strategic platform that will generate actionable recommendations guiding government policy, shaping private sector investment decisions and bolstering Zimbabwe’s standing in the global economy.
With the spotlight firmly on Bulawayo, the event is poised to reinforce the city and the ZITF grounds as the epicentre of high-level national economic discourse.
