Time

Theme

Facilitator,

SESSION 1

0900hrs-0910hrs

Opening Prayer and Panel Introductions

Reverend S. Sifelani, ZCC

M. Chundu (Co-facilitator), UZ

0910hrs-0925hrs

Welcome remarks

Acting Vice Chancellor, UZ

Bishop S. Zwana,

ZCC Vice President

0925hrs

1015hrs

Key Note Address

The State of the Zimbabwean Economy: Transition from Austerity to Prosperity and Justice

Dr N. Mupunga,

Deputy Director

Economic Affairs Research,

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

SESSION 2

1015hrs-

1115hrs

Stakeholder views on the state of the economy

ACADEMIA (UZ)

BUSINESS

LABOUR

INFORMAL ECONOMY

Discussants

Dr C. Pindiriri

University of Zimbabwe

Mr Oswell Binha

Chairman, CEO Africa Roundtable Board of Governors

Mr P.G. Mutasa

President, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions

Mrs Lorraine Sibanda

President, Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economies

1115hrs-1215hrs

Plenary Discussion

ALL

1215hrs-1225hrs

Way forward and Closing Remarks

Acting Chairman, Economics Department, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)

1225hrs-1230hrs

Closing Prayer , Refreshments and Departure

Overall Facilitators