Title: A brief literature review of renewable energy policies in Zimbabwe

Authors: Jeremiah Mushosho; Abubaker Qutieshat

Addresses: Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia (UNZA), P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia ' Dundee Dental Hospital and School, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, UK; Research Department, Oman Dental College, Muscat 113, Oman

Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive review of renewable energy policies in Zimbabwe by examining ten papers that specifically discuss this topic. The findings of this review emphasise the importance of an enabling environment to support the growth of renewable energy in Zimbabwe's energy mix. Several policy instruments are identified as a key to creating such an environment, but poor administrative and coordination arrangements, limited technical capacity, and insufficient funding hinder their full implementation. Beyond policy instruments, the review highlights the critical role of prevailing administrative and political systems, market conditions, the economic situation, and the business environment in shaping the success of renewable energy deployment in Zimbabwe. Given these challenges, a more comprehensive and integrated approach considering various factors is necessary to support successful renewable energy development in Zimbabwe.

Keywords: climate change; energy access; energy transition; electrification; renewable energy; policy; Zimbabwe.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBCRM.2024.137239

International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management, 2024 Vol.14 No.1, pp.77 - 95

Received: 24 Jan 2023
Accepted: 28 Jun 2023
Published online: 06 Mar 2024 *

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