The National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) signifies our resolve as a Nation to transition towards a Prosperous and Empowered Upper Middle-Income Society as enunciated in Vision 2030. This National Development Strategy builds on the solid foundation laid by the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (2018-2020) and the National Development Strategy 1 (2021-2025), consolidating the gains achieved over the last five years in macro-economic stability; infrastructure development; climate proofing agriculture; structural transformation, underpinned by value addition and beneficiation; and the ease of doing business.

The Strategy is premised on our national priorities that span across all dimensions of development, and is fully aligned with regional, continental and global development frameworks, including the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020-2030), the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030).

In pursuit of equitable development, NDS 2 embraces devolution and decentralisation, and promotes empowerment programmes that also address the needs of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Its implementation is anchored on stakeholder participation, value for money and timely delivery and benchmarking of projects and programmes.