Treasury begins public consultation
SAMANTHA MADE
Treasury has urged citizens, institutions, and all stakeholders to contribute their views on two critical national documents, the 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review and the 2026 Pre-Budget Strategy Paper, in a drive to promote inclusive economic planning.
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, said the public consultation is meant to ensure that national policies and budget priorities reflect the real needs and concerns of the Zimbabwean people.
“The Ministry of Finance invites all citizens, institutions and stakeholders to submit inputs for two key national documents. One, the 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review that evaluates Zimbabwe’s economic progress in the first half of 2025 and suggests policy and program adjustments aligned with the National Development Strategy,” the Ministry said.
The mid-term review will evaluate the country’s economic performance in the first half of the year and propose adjustments to policies and programmes under the ongoing National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Stakeholders are also encouraged to provide feedback on ongoing initiatives and recommend improvements.
The second document, the 2026 Pre-Budget Strategy Paper, sets the foundation for Zimbabwe’s next national budget by identifying policy priorities and encouraging dialogue between government and citizens.
“Two, the 2026 Pre-Budget Strategy Paper that supports the upcoming national budget by encouraging inclusive dialogue and identifying priority areas. Contributors should propose key policies, programs and projects to shape the 2026 budget. Everyone’s voice matters,” the Ministry said.
Highlighting the importance of broad participation in public finance decisions, the Ministry stressed that economic planning must not be left to experts alone.
“Public finance isn’t just for experts, it’s for everyone. Join the conversation and help shape how our resources are managed,” the Ministry added.
To ensure clarity and efficiency, the Ministry has asked contributors to send separate submissions for each document. The inputs should focus strictly on policy priorities, not on requests for funding.
“Submit your inputs separately for each document. Deadline for submission is 30 June 2025. Please focus only on policy priorities, not funding requests,” the Ministry said.
This latest consultation drive is part of the government’s broader push to make economic decision-making more transparent and responsive. By opening up the process to a wide range of voices—from individual citizens to civil society, business leaders and development partners—the Treasury hopes to build consensus around economic direction.
“This is an effort to ensure that the documents accurately reflect the needs and priorities of Zimbabweans and stakeholders,” the Ministry said.
As Zimbabwe works toward recovery and growth amid ongoing reforms, public input is seen as critical to shaping strategies that are both effective and inclusive.
The Ministry is calling on all sectors—urban and rural, public and private, large and small—to participate in the process.
With the 30 June deadline approaching, citizens have a key opportunity to influence how government allocates resources, adjusts policy, and plans for 2026.
