Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is the central bank of Zimbabwe.

Contents 1 History 2 Structure 3 Operations 4 Relevancy 5 See also 6 External links 7 References

[edit] History

The bank traces its history to the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, founded in March 1956, which in turn was the successor to the Central Currency Board.

The Reserve Bank has continued to function, and has grown in operations and staff, through a variety of changes in sovereignty and governmental structure in Rhodesia and Zimbabwe. The building in which it currently operates was officially opened by President Robert Mugabe on May 31, 1996.

[edit] Structure

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act provides for a Board of Directors and a Governor. The Governor, assisted by three deputy governors, is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operations of the bank.

The Governor and his three deputies are appointed by the president for five-year terms that may be renewed. The Governor also serves as chairman of the board. The board's membership includes the three deputies and a maximum of seven other non-executive directors, intended to represent key sectors of the economy.

[edit] Operations

The Reserve Bank's most important role is to create and enact monetary policies. As the only producer of Zimbabwe's bank notes and coins, it regulates the amount of money in circulation. The Reserve Bank also looks after the country's gold and other assets, and serves as an advisor to the government and provides the government with daily banking services.

[edit] Relevancy

Due to the unstable economic conditions and failure to control inflation, economists have suggested that the Reserve Bank be reformed.^[1].

[edit] See also

• Banknotes of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
• Central banks and currencies of Africa
• Economy of Zimbabwe

[edit] External links

• Official site: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

[edit] References

1. ^ [1] Abandon the Reserve bank to halt inflation ,"Zimbabwe Metro"

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