39 5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS 5.4.1 Targeted Relief Having to deal with a membership which is groaning in poverty with people failing to meet their daily needs such as food, housing and clothing, the Church recommends the provision of targeted relief assistance to distressed households, as present intervention methods are not adequately addressing these needs . An audit which will identify distressed households is necessary. Such relief must be de-politicized. 5.4.2 Policy Formulation There is need for a broad-based formulation, implementation and monitoring of an economic policy which is owned by people. Such a policy must be inclusive, gender sensitive and responsive to the interests of all marginalized groups. It is time that the Zimbabwean people openly share a vision of their economy; a shared vision will enhance the success of a policy if the views of other consulted stakeholders are taken into account. If there is any good that might emanate from this economic depression if well managed, it is a shared vision and approach to economic management. There is need for consensus building, a springboard for development. 5.4.3 Economic stabilization There is need for economic stabilization through the adoption of appropriate monetary and fiscal policies. There is need to reduce inflation to manageable figures, while achieving positive interest rates that will facilitate investment, hence development. It is necessary to normalize relationships with development partners for this will enhance the inflow of foreign currency, aid and investment. 5.4.4 Good governance and the creation of a facilitative environment for development As highlighted by the ZIMPREST, fiscal discipline on the part of government is needed, and so is good governance and the elimination of corruption. Accountability is an indispensable ingredient for economic recovery. The use of the code of conduct such as the one used before is necessary. 5.4.5 Mainstreaming the informal sector It is necessary to mainstream the informal sector dominated by the marginalized groups such as women, children and the poor in general, into the formal economy. Government must endeavour to strengthen people where they are currently eking a living, and not to be inhibitive and punitive. There is need to build bridges between people and government. 5.4.6 Sustained economic development There is need for the eradication of poverty through sustained economic development which can be achieved by the involvement of the majority. To