The post independance "skills crisis" and transformation in Zimbabwe

When Zimbabwe became independent in April 1980, among the new government ministries that were immediately created was Manpower Planning and Development. Some months later,during a major press interview, spokesmen indicated that one of the main objectives of the Ministry would -be 'to develop throughout the nation a high level of self-reliance in technological skill and trained manpower so as to advance the overall national objective of attaining genuine economic independence and progressive social development’ (The Herald. 19 Dec.1980).

A working paper on the theme " Skills Crisis in Post-Independence Zimbabwe."