What is the economic crisis in Zimbabwe?
Unsustainable monetary policy has led to a protracted currency crisis; the Economist Intelligence Unit has reported that hyperinflation will exceed 600 percent in 2020, and the government has reimposed price controls on basic commodities. Zimbabwe has four preferential trade agreements in force.
How does trade affect Zimbabwe’s economy?
Trade is significant for Zimbabwe’s economy; the combined value of exports and imports equals 60 percent of GDP. The average applied tariff rate is 5.4 percent. Nontariff barriers significantly impede trade. Foreign ownership levels are capped, and sectoral restrictions impede foreign investment.
What are the challenges of doing business in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe’s economy is unstable and volatile, both hallmarks of excessive government interference and mismanagement. The overall business environment is opaque and vulnerable to government intervention. The government’s failed economic policies and continuing control have distorted the labor market,…
Is Zimbabwe’s economy set for recovery?
Zimbabwe’s Economy is Set for Recovery, but Key Risks Remain HARARE, June 10, 2021 –-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in Zimbabwe is projected to reach 3.9 percent in 2021, a significant improvement after a two-year recession, according to the World Bank Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) launched today.