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AEDS delivers evidence-based research and policy solutions for sustainable development across Africa.
AEDS is a Development think tank Actively involved in the co creation of solutions to Africa's challenges through evidence-based policy advisory and capacity building of economic units in Africa.
We work with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to research, analyse, and deliver actionable policy recommendations that make a measurable difference.
Learn More About AEDSTo be Africa’s leading development think tank, delivering evidence-based policy solutions, capacity building, and transformative strategies that drive inclusive growth and prosperity.
Read MoreAEDS exists to the co-creation solutions to Africa’s economic challenges by conducting rigorous research, providing actionable policy advisory services, building capacity in economic units, and advocating for inclusive, transparent, and sustainable development.
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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 forecasts on the country’s economic prospects grounded in rigorous economic inquiry and analysis.
Zimbabwe suffers from a shortage of good-quality, well-analysed economic data and information. Ironically, raw data is available from various sources such as the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, ZimStat, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, various ministries, departments and agencies ….
The Zimbabwe Business Focus is AEDS’ flagship quarterly investment promotion magazine which showcases high-potential opportunities across Zimbabwe’s key sectors and provinces, including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
The Minister in the office of the President and Provincial affairs and Devolution, in partnership with AEDS, will host the Midlands International Investment Conference from the 22nd to the 23rd of October 2026 in Gweru.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources and the Agricultural Marketing Authority, in partnership with AEDS, will host the inaugural National Agriculture Conference on from 17 to 18 September 2026.
The AEDS’ Market Watch is a leading newsletter produced monthly by AEDS, providing real-time market data, business news, analysis of emerging economic trends and policy issues, and investment tools for both individual and institutional investors.
Amid geopolitical risks, AEDS will host a mid-term economic review which is scheduled for the 2nd of July 2026 at Cresta Lodge (Msasa) will see AEDS presenting three flagship reports, that is, the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse, Zimbabwe Business Focus and Zimbabwe Economic and Business Intelligence.
Ministry of Industry and Commerce in partnership with AEDS and ZimTrade is hosting the Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo (ZICE), to be held at the HICC, Harare on 23 – 24 July 2026.
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AEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza conducted a comprehensive feasibility study as a Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist engaged by Save the…
Read MoreAEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza undertook a Community-based Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (CVCA) implemented for Mercy Corps in Zimbabwe…
Read MoreAEDS team led by Dr Nelson Chanza provided technical support to the development of the Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy for the…
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