Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Roadmap

A few days ago troubled Zimbabwe released its Short Term Economic Recovery Program, aimed at stimulating economic after years of moribund decay. While laudable, the framework fell short of specifics especially with respect to infrastructure development in the country. while its a given that humanitarian concerns are pressing at the moment, social infrastructure, i.. hospitals, prisons, reticulation, water delivery, are in such a derelict state, that ignoring the need to upgrade is tantamount to shooting oneself in the foot. As a nation, there is need to come up with a clear roadmap to revamp the infrastructure framework in the country. I find it totally absurd that neighbouring SA can invest in Nigeria for coal reserves, while the same can be provided in closer vicinity by recapacitating Hwange for example, and the rail. Over the next few weeks, I will start developing a tentative policy framework for infrastructure development in Zimbabwe as my Thesis for my Masters in Development Finance.....