ZimStat Director General Tafadzwa Bandama
By Dickson Bandera
The National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) will this Wednesday release findings of the National Competitiveness Baseline Survey (NCBS), providing data intended to guide economic policy reforms and improve Zimbabwe’s competitiveness.
Data collection was conducted nationwide across various sectors from 14 May to 15 June 2026, providing the evidence base for assessing the country’s competitiveness and identifying areas requiring policy intervention.
The findings will be presented at a breakfast meeting scheduled for 8am at a local hotel in Harare.
The survey seeks to establish a reliable, nationally representative picture of Zimbabwe’s domestic competitiveness, taking into account the country’s economic and business environment.
According to a joint statement issued by the two institutions, the study establishes a baseline for tracking competitiveness, identifying economic and business performance gaps, and assessing the impact of policy reforms.
The initiative follows the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) Mid-Term Review, which identified national competitiveness as a priority and mandated the NCC to develop periodic competitiveness indices.
The survey is guided by four pillars: innovativeness, inclusiveness, sustainability and resilience. It draws insights from the public, private and informal sectors to provide a broader assessment of the factors affecting the country’s competitiveness.
The launch is expected to present key findings, priority competitiveness indicators and policy recommendations aimed at informing decision-making and strengthening the business environment.
It will also provide a platform for dialogue among Government, the private sector, academia, development partners and civil society on measures to improve Zimbabwe’s economic competitiveness.
The NCC and ZimStat said the survey was designed to address the need for reliable domestic data reflecting Zimbabwe’s specific economic circumstances.
The findings are expected to provide a reference point for monitoring progress and identifying areas requiring policy intervention.
The statement was jointly issued by NCC Acting Executive Director Brighton Shayanewako and ZimStat Director General Tafadzwa Bandama.
