Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Blaker (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 3 November 2008.

Zimbabwe

Question: My Lords, is the noble Lord aware that last week Donald Kaberuka, the president of the African Development Bank, said of the people negotiating for the future of Zimbabwe: "““We are keen that they reach a political agreement so that they can have a credible economic reform programme and credible people at the Reserve Bank””?" Does the Minister detect from that a recognition from within SADC of the sweeping changes of personnel of all kinds that will be necessary from almost every international organisation?

Answer: My Lords, I have had the opportunity to talk quite extensively with Donald Kaberuka, a remarkable individual who leads the African Development Bank. He is very well aware that ending the current situation of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe and restoring sensible economic policies require not just a new team but solid political will in government. At the moment, we are nowhere near achieving that.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 705 c6-7
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Economic situation Politics and government Zimbabwe Southern African Development Community
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk