AEDS will host the Mid-Term economic review amid geopolitical risks, which is scheduled for 2 July 2026 at Cresta Lodge (Msasa). Where AEDS will present the third instalment of the ZEP and economic predictions for the second half of 2026 and the 2027 economic outlook. This dialogue platform is a must-attend event because it provides independent, hard facts, and evidence- based perspectives on the state of the economy, powered by economic modelling, deep analysis of existing data, and the generation of robust economic insights and forecasts. The main purpose of the Mid-Term Economic Review and policy dialogue is to take stock of the first six months economic performance and forecast economic outlook of the second half of 2026. The following are the specific objectives of the Mid-Term Economic Review: (a) to provide an opportunity for dialogue with policy makers, think tanks and businesses on pertinent issues affecting the economy; (b) to inform the mid-term budget and monetary policy review; (c) to provide independent, credible facts, hard facts and evidence-based perspectives on the state of the economy powered by economic modelling, deep analysis of existing data, and the generation of robust economic insights and forecasts-which are essential for decision making; and (d) to build consensus on the critical policy issues especially in the face of rising geopolitical risks.