The role of research in the design and implementation of major change programmes at periods of potential opportunity

1. ZIMBISA
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth
The role of research in the design and implementation of
major change programmes at periods of political
opportunity

2. • Provide support in piloting
new ways to engage in policy
consultation and advocacy.
• Support use of evidence to
inform dialogue and decision
making in policy processes.
• Support inclusive public
participation and dialogue on
business environment issues.
HIGHLIGHTS
Established 32 partnerships to
date.
Partners delivered 6 policy and
regulatory reforms in two years.
17,060 microenterprises (4,436
female headed) benefiting from
regulatory reforms
Business
Advocacy
Public-private
dialogue
• Facilitate partnerships
between Government and the
private sector.
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth

3. Highlights
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth

4. Nurturing dialogue for economic growth
Highlights

5. • Cost of compliance
• Days taken to register a
business(30-15)
Reforms
• Legislative, regulatory and
licencing reforms
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth
• Cost to import/export (30%)

6. Highlights
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth

7. • Co-creative research
processes generate buy-in
allowing easier policy
implementation
• Research evidence effective
tool for engagement in
complex political climate.
KEY
LESSONS
LEARNT
• Demand driven research
yielding best outcome for
policy influence.
Nurturing dialogue for economic growth
• Local ownership of research
and dialogue processes
critical.

8. Thank
You!