National Trade Policy Document 2012 - tralac – trade law centre

9.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL TRADE POLICY
9.1 NECESSARY CONDITIONS
The vision of the National Trade Policy for trade to function as
the engine for sustainable economic growth and development
of Zimbabwe can only be achieved based on an inclusive
approach involving all relevant stakeholders in formulation,
implementation, monitoring and review. These stakeholders
include the Government as facilitators and implementers, the
Private Sector as partners and implementers, and the Civil
Society as supporters.
A stable macroeconomic environment is necessary to create
a conducive environment for trade to thrive. Policies such as
the use of the multi-currency system and exchange control
liberalization, among other trade-supporting fiscal and monetary
policies, are expected to remain in place. Any policy reversals and
inconsistencies will, to a greater extent, affect the implementation
of the National Trade Policy and attainment of the intended
objectives.
The implementation of the National Trade Policy is also premised
on the expectation that the central Government system continues
to function well with institutional capacity to create an environment
that will continue to restore business confidence to trade and
invest.
9.2 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will spearhead the
implementation of the National Trade Policy to facilitate the
productive sectors of the economy towards export-orientation and
international competitiveness whilst ensuring that Zimbabwean
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