Publication

This paper shows that Zimbabwe is a country in deep economic and political crisis, but also one whose situation could change quickly. Waiting until the day after the fall of President Robert Mugabe could be too late, so the international community should start preliminary planning now for responses to a transition in Zimbabwe. The authors lay out a framework for an international effort and identify priority actions to support a political transition and economic recovery. The paper also suggests immediate steps that the US and other donors can take, including the formation of a Commission for Assistance to a Free Zimbabwe.