Zimbabwe's Crisis and Future

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CGD has taken an extra interest in Zimbabwe because the country presents several unique challenges for the development community and for Africa. Zimbabwe's increased political repression, descent into economic collapse, and growing international isolation have had an impact well beyond the country's own borders. Efforts by African leaders, such as NEPAD and the APRM, have been undermined by events in Zimbabwe.

The donors, who have been developing strategies for dealing with 'difficult partners', have been frustrated by their inability to encourage a more positive direction for the country. CGD's work on Zimbabwe, led by Research Fellow Todd Moss, includes analysis of the economic conditions and proposes ways for the international community to think about its supporting role in the upcoming transition.

Visit our Web feature Scorched Earth in Zimbabwe: Before and After Satellite Photos; with before and after satellite photos of Zimbabwe's farms and commentary about their meaning for the country's recovery.

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  • Todd Moss, Vice President for Programs and Senior Fellow

    Todd Moss works on U.S.-Africa relations and financial issues facing sub-Saharan Africa, including policies that affect private capital flows, natural resource management, debt, and aid. He oversees the Center’s fundraising efforts and relations with external partners.

  • Moving Mugabe's Mountain: Zimbabwe's Path to Arrears Clearance and Debt Relief - Working Paper 190 - Nov 13, 2009

    Zimbabwe faces a daunting array of obstacles to full economic recovery, including a crippling external debt burden. Todd Moss and Benjamin Leo urge that the current government must address the legacy of debt arrears and manage external debt in order to generate opportunities for reconstruction and...

  • Targeted U.S. Support for Zimbabwe’s Recovery: Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs - Sep 30, 2009

    CGD vice president for corporate affairs and senior fellow Todd Moss testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs about U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe. He urged members of the committee to support democratic elements of Zimbabwe’s government without aiding corrupt...

  • The Day After Comrade Bob:
    Applying Post-Conflict Reconstruction Lessons to Zimbabwe
    -Working Paper 72
    - Dec 8, 2005

    Zimbabwe is in a state of virtual economic collapse. It faces grave public health concerns and even basic services have stalled. This Working Paper by Todd Moss and Stewart Patrick urges the international community to begin planning now for the narrow window of opportunity a post-Mugabe transition...

  • Planning for a Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe - Dec 5, 2005

    Zimbabwe is in a state of virtual economic collapse. It faces grave public health concerns and even basic services have stalled. A new CGD Note by Todd Moss and Stewart Patrick urges the international community to begin planning now for the narrow window of opportunity a post-Mugabe transition will...

  • Costs and Causes of Zimbabwe's Crisis - Jul 20, 2005

    Zimbabwe has experienced a precipitous collapse in its economy over the past five years. The government blames its economic problems on external forces and drought. We assess these claims, but find that the economic crisis has cost the government far more in key budget resources than has the donor...

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Visit our Web feature Scorched Earth in Zimbabwe: Before and After Satellite Photos

After Mugabe: Applying Post-Conflict Recovery Lessons to Zimbabwe; Africa Policy Journal, Harvard University, Spring 2006, V.1.

Zimbabwe: Crisis and Future

Visit our Web feature Scorched Earth in Zimbabwe: Before and After Satellite Photos

After Mugabe: Applying Post-Conflict Recovery Lessons to Zimbabwe; Africa Policy Journal, Harvard University, Spring 2006, V.1.

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    Todd Moss, Vice President for Programs and Senior Fellow

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