Abstract
This study aims to understand the determinants of Zimbabwe’s economic policies on socio-economic development from 1980 to 2015. Since independence, a number of economic policies have been developed and achievement of policy objectives has been varied. It is the purpose of this study to understand the critical success factors of any policy that may be developed and implemented in Zimbabwe. The qualitative research method was utilised, and the triangulation was applied from data collection and analysis to the recommendations of the study. The findings explore that there are some shortcomings in the execution of the three roles of government: political, administrative and economic. In spite of legal, constitutional and legislative provisions on Public Finance Management and the Office of the Auditor General’s role in reinforcing transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, economic and political governance have remained challenges for Zimbabwe, leading to numerous problems. The study articulated the determinants of economic policies on socio-economic development in Zimbabwe, these being: good governance and democracy; conflation of party and government; politicisation of civil service and patronage; clear separation of powers; accountability; transparency; fiscal discipline; political stability; responsive public institutions; political will; broad consultation and involvement; shared vision, inclusive goals and objectives; coordination; policy clarity; corruption and economic sanctions. The thesis, therefore, proposes an analytical framework on the determinants of economic policies on socio-economic development in Zimbabwe...
D.Litt. et Phil. (Public Management and Governance)