The main objective of the study this study done with financial support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is to assess the current economic policy making processes with the aim of identifying loopholes in the system and making suggestions on how future policies could have a larger impact in the economy. In particular, the study: Identify gaps in the policy formulation and implementation in Zimbabwe; Identify the extent of public participation in the policy formulation and implementation process in Zimbabwe; Undertake a comparative analysis of best practices in public participation in the policy formulation and implementation process; and Recommend areas of further improvements with regards to the policy formulation and implementation processes in Zimbabwe.