Mrs Thulani Sedze
Principal Economist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Zimbabwe
W : http://www.zimfa.gov.zw/
Personal Profile
Thulani Sedze is a 36-year-old lady and a holder of a Master’s Degree. Thulani started working with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce from 2007 to the first quarter of 2019 in the International Trade Department. Currently she is a Principal Economist in the International Trade Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Thulani has been highly instrumental in promoting Zimbabwe’s export of products and services and facilitating market access by strengthening bilateral, multilateral and regional trade relations and cooperation.
Thulani has been active in making recommendations for quick-win policy and regulatory interventions and strategies aimed at facilitating the development and growth of value-added exports in Zimbabwe. The analysis fed into the development of the country’s National Export Strategy (2019 – 2023). Thulani is also involved in the monitoring and evaluation of the policies in line with the WTO regulations.
Thulani Sedze presently lives in Warren Park, Harare, Zimbabwe and can be contacted on +263772672907 or email to thulani.zimfa@gmail.com
Company Profile
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Zimbabwe’s Foreign Policy Objectives that include:
· Safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
· The protection of its prestige and image in pursuit of policies that promote social justice for all
· A commitment to achieve equitable standards of living for all Zimbabweans
· The creation and maintenance of an international environment conducive to peace and security to ensure the attainment of local development goals
· To place Zimbabwe as a leading African economy that emphasizes the key role of global investment and trade in improving the well-being of Zimbabweans.
The Ministry’s functions entail
1. To implement Zimbabwe's foreign policy as pronounced by H.E. the President;
2. Promote Zimbabwe's economic, political, social and cultural interests;
3. Protect the interests and safety of Zimbabwean nationals abroad;
4. Ensure compliance with Continental and Regional Treaties, Agreements and protocols;
5. Maintain communication with Zimbabwe's Diplomatic Missions abroad as well as those Foreign Missions based in Harare;
6. Provide timeous advice on foreign policy matters and implement policies in line with regional and continental integration;
7. Conduct negotiation of agreements governing political, economic, social and cultural relations with other countries;