By Blessing Simpson Madzima
How can we push for a better Zimbabwe and link to Global development?
We need an understanding of state building which is creating and strengthening our institutions which are necessary to support a long term economic, social, and political development. We must never take these institutions for granted because in Zimbabwe they are weak and otherwise absent.
Development is simply not taking place in Zimbabwe because our state institutions such as the Legislature, Judicial System, Police and military forces and executive agencies such as Treasury, Education etc are precariously weak or have failed. Zimbabwe especially after the fall of Mugabe has failed to build a working government, protect basic human rights, and escape from profound poverty and political unrest.
The Zimbabwe government is on the brink of failure having failed to provide its basic function of ensuring security and maintain control over terrorists groups such as Mashurugwi and abductions of citizens. These groups are taking advantage of the regime’s inability to control the rule of law in order to justify its mount of brutal, violent, hostile and illicit acts on unarmed citizens.
The regime has failed to provide the basic needs of its people, providing education, health care, and an environment conducive to economic growth. The regime has also failed to foster its legitimacy by protecting basic rights and freedoms and enabling citizen participation in the political process.
This has allowed and created a violent political opposition and violent activism, increasing opportunities for corruption.
Now it is our local ordinary citizens who are suffering most due to this regime’s failure to meet basic needs and this is leading us to circumstances that test our moral and humanitarian resolve. China and its illicit networks is targeting Zimbabwe because of our weakness, and minimal law enforcement.
The challenge we face as a nation is the spillover effects of the collapse of this regime which can spawns a wider regional conflict and can also spark civil war in our country. This can also further hinder the prospects of Zimbabwe economic prosperity through reduced trade and economic growth.
The only solution to seize opportunities for economic stability, development and growth is to push this regime for engagement and reform to ensure a stable and peaceful transition to democracy and our freedoms.
This can facilitate removal of restrictions on engagement with global economic institutions that are able to assist and help our country on a path to peace and economic stability by contributing to democracy and governance programs.
