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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): September

Revisiting nation branding: An infrastructure financing perspective in Zimbabwe

https://doi.org/10.35912/ijfam.v3i2.611
03 Sep 2021

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to reconfigure nation branding theories and concepts through infrastructure financing intervention.

Research methodology: Data were collected using a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed methods.

Results: Qualitative research informed that the infrastructure that is required for nation branding to be road networks; airports; Information Communication Technologies (ICTs); reliable power supply; industrial facilities; tourism facilities; healthcare facilities; educational facilities; educational facilities; and residential accommodation. These were then classified into two, namely, economic and social infrastructure. Results from quantitative research showed that there is a positive relationship between nation branding and infrastructure financing. Also, it showed that road infrastructure and airports were the most related to nation branding with public-private partnerships and bilateral/multilateral loans to finance their development, respectively.

Limitations: As a result of the COVID-19, the research did not manage to have some focus groups for a depth understanding and comprehensive response of the participants.

Contribution: The results will help the Zimbabwean government consider developing the road networks and airports to enhance the nation’s brand.

Keywords

Nation branding Private finance Public finance Infrastructure development Zimbabwe

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Chigora, F., Kapesa, T., & Svongoro, P. (2021). Revisiting nation branding: An infrastructure financing perspective in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management, 3(2), 179–192. https://doi.org/10.35912/ijfam.v3i2.611

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Authors

1 . Farai Chigora
Business Science, College of Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8932-3601
2 . Tonderai Kapesa
Finance and Accounting Department, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Harare, University of Zimbabwe
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-3047
3 . Paul Svongoro
Department of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Theology, Humanities and Education, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe

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