Contact Details

Address
No. 445 Bluebell Road,
Ventersburg, Sunway City,
Harare, Zimbabwe

Email
info@aedsafrica.com

Phone
+242 006570
+263712 164 049

AEDS delivers evidence-based research and policy solutions for sustainable development across Africa.

About Us

About AEDS

AEDS is an economic think tank actively involved in co-creation of solutions to Africa’s challenges through evidence-based policy advisory and capacity building of economic units in Africa.

Our Values
  • Integrity
  • Purpose-driven
  • Service
  • Respect
  • Impact
Our Vision

To be Africa’s most trusted economic think tank and strategic partner in driving transformative and inclusive development by 2030.

Our Mission

AEDS delivers evidence-based research and policy solutions for sustainable development across Africa.

Our Projects

Feasibility Study of the Project: AY4SF

AEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza conducted a comprehensive feasibility study as a Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist engaged by…

Community-Based Climate Vulnerability & Adaptive Capacity Assessment (CVCA) Project

AEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza undertook a Community-based Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (CVCA) implemented for Mercy Corps…

Climate Change & Biodiversity Strategy Development

AEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza provided technical support to the development of the Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy…

News

Events

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15 January 2026
Grain and Oilseeds Revolution Breakfast Meeting
Grain and Oilseeds Revolution Breakfast Meeting

Harare

The meeting was convened against a backdrop of heightened global geopolitical uncertainty and repeated supply chain disruptions, which have exposed the risks of reliance on food imports. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global conflicts have underscored a critical…

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22 January 2026
1st Edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse
1st Edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse

Harare

The First Instalment of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse: 2025 Economic Review and 2026 Economic Outlook. The Zimbabwe Economic Pulse (ZEP) is a flagship report of the Africa Economic Development Strategies and Business Times, which provides hard facts, granular information and…

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29 January 2026
1st Edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse
1st Edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse

Bulawayo

The First Instalment of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse: 2025 Economic Review and 2026 Economic Outlook. The Zimbabwe Economic Pulse (ZEP) is a flagship report of the Africa Economic Development Strategies and Business Times, which provides hard facts, granular information and…

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17 March 2026
National Agriculture Conference
National Agriculture Conference

TBA

In collaboration with the Agricultural Marketing Authority, AEDS envisages to undertake a deep dive report on the State of Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe and with the following terms of reference: Review the state of production trends of crops, livestock and…

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In Focus

AEDS’ Market Watch

From 29 January 2026, in partnership with Zifm, AEDS’ Market Watch will carryout live broadcasts between 1900 - 2000 hours every Thursday. The platform will provide interactive dialogue and uninterrupted facts on financial markets development, real sector development, prices and payment of tax awareness.
Dr Farai Matanhire
"Dr Farai Matanhire was appointed the Chairman of Africa Economic Development Strategies on the 5th of January 2026."

Publications