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Sustainability of the dimension stone industry in Zimbabwe—challenges and opportunities

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  • Oliver Maponga
  • Nelson Munyanduri

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The rapid expansion of the dimension stone and black granite industry in Zimbabwe in the 1990s, a result of increasing domestic and international demand for black granite, has ushered in new challenges and opportunities for producers and beneficiaries alike. This article investigates the social, environmental and economic challenges emanating from the export boom, the economic opportunities presented by the expanding market and the potential role the robust industry could play in regional economic development and poverty alleviation. The article evaluates the long‐term sustainability of the dimension stone industry and recommends the reinvestment of revenues into diversification of the regional economic base, upgrading of local infrastructure, further processing of rough stone before export and encouragement of micro‐businesses to enhance sustainability. The author argues for modification of economic incentives to incorporate environmental and social objectives in order to enhance sustainability. The need for a holistic approach to policies affecting the exploitation, processing and marketing of granite resources and their products is recognized. More research on the operations of the industry is called for.

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  • Oliver Maponga & Nelson Munyanduri, 2001. "Sustainability of the dimension stone industry in Zimbabwe—challenges and opportunities," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 25(3), pages 203-213, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:25:y:2001:i:3:p:203-213
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.2001.tb00762.x
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