Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) places good governance, institutional strengthening, peace, and security at the core of sustainable national development, recognising that economic growth cannot be separated from stability, accountability, and effective institutions.
Under this pillar, Government prioritises the entrenchment of transparent, accountable, and participatory governance systems, ensuring that citizens remain central to decision-making processes.
Strengthened governance frameworks are aimed at restoring public trust, improving policy implementation, and reinforcing the rule of law.
Institutional strengthening remains a key focus, with deliberate efforts to build the capacity and efficiency of public institutions so they can deliver quality services, respond to citizens’ needs, and support national development objectives. Functional institutions are viewed as the backbone of economic transformation and social progress.
Peace and security are equally critical, forming the foundation for investment confidence, economic stability, and social cohesion. By promoting a secure and stable environment, Zimbabwe seeks to create conditions conducive to long-term growth and national unity.
Key priority areas under this pillar include the strengthening of anti-corruption mechanisms, improvement of public service delivery, enhancement of security sector reforms, and the promotion of national cohesion and reconciliation.
Within the broader foreign policy context, progress under NDS2 reinforces Zimbabwe’s guiding diplomatic principle of “Friend to all, enemy to none.” A successful international engagement trajectory would transform this doctrine from policy posture into practical global influence, particularly as the country positions itself for greater multilateral participation during the 2027–2028 term.
