INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES ON ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN ZIMBABWE

The purpose of this article is to examine the international factors th at influence electricity supply in Zimbabwe. In particular, the import ance of regional actors, donors and systemic considerations is analyse d. The possible future of Zimbabwean electricity supply is also explor ed by examining the potential impact of different international politi cal, economic and environmental developments. Although international f actors have not been all determining in the Zimbabwean case, the artic le concludes that they have exercised considerable influence.