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Blessings Chidakwa
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Zimbabwe is finalising its first-ever economic census, which will include data on the informal sector, Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Kudakwashe Mnangagwa has said.
Addressing delegates at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Statistics Committee meeting in Victoria Falls yesterday, Deputy Minister Mnangagwa underscored the growing demand for accurate, timely, and disaggregated data to guide policy and development efforts across the region.
“I am pleased to share that Zimbabwe is finalising its maiden economic census. This national milestone will provide comprehensive data on the structure and size of the economy, including the informal sector, an often overlooked but vital part of our economy.
“The results will be instrumental in shaping policies that drive growth, promote decent employment and support formalisation of small businesses,” he said.
Deputy Minister Mnangagwa said the economic census will also lead to the production of the Statistical Business Register, where survey samples will be drawn from.
“This initiative aligns fully with Vision 2030, which aspires to transform Zimbabwe into a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society,” he said.
