"We need to transform the Zimbabwean economy," said Biti. "We need to modernize the Zimbabwean economy. But we cannot do that without a fund of at least $8-billion, and therefore, we are appealing for a modern day George Marshall [the man who formulated the plan for the rebuilding of Europe after WWII]."
He says Zimbabwe is calling on its creditors to eliminate the money it owes them. If the debt can be erased, Biti says his country's political, economic and social prospects will continue to improve.