This article is a discussion on the role
Technical and
Vocational Education (TVE) policy plays in the economic development
of a country, with specific reference to Zimbabwe. A number of theories linking TVE policy growth and development and economic development have been proposed, one of the most popular being the economic growth model. The article explores the concept of
technical and vocational
education and discusses the relevancy of four theories of economic development to TVE policy growth and development with reference to independent African countries, especially Zimbabwe. It is the author’s view that national TVE policy growth and development initiatives in Africa should create a basis for developing the knowledge and skills that help the workforce become more flexible and responsive to the needs of local and international labour and economic markets. Having discussed the link between technical and vocational education policy, general education policy, and socio-economic development, the article concludes by recommending six (6) policy proposals that Zimbabwe may adopt for realising its socio-economic development goals.