Economist Philip H. Brown

Economist Philip H. Brown Presents a Brief History of HelpAge Zimbabwe

Economist Philip H. Brown

In the 1980s, several people, including Christopher Beer and Father Teddy Rogers, began discussing the necessity for an organization designed to assist the ageing population in Zimbabwe. In 1986, Mr. Beer and Father Rogers produced their first action plan, which led to the foundation of HelpAge Zimbabwe two years later as an affiliate of HelpAge International. Dr. Nhongo joined in 1992 as its first director. That same year, the organization instituted Radio Zimbabwe, which assisted in publicity efforts for raising the funds necessary to carry out this work. Now, HelpAge Zimbabwe continues to expand in its mission of serving those of advanced age in the country, providing them with better health care and improving their overall quality of living.

Economist Philip H. Brown

About Philip H. Brown: Currently working with GeoSource Capital, Brown has more than a decade of experience as an economist. He has published numerous articles on the economics of countries across the world. His professional affiliations include the American Economic Association, the Asian Population Association, the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, and the International Health Economics Association. In the past Brown worked as a consultant for HelpAge Zimbabwe.