Innovation Domains for Driving Transformation and Rural Development: The Case of Smallholder Dairying in Zimbabwe

Hanyani-Mlambo, Benjamine; Mudhara, Maxwell; Tatsvarei, Simbarashe

doi:10.9734/bpi/cras/v7/6769d

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“…Contract farming is major activity in the district (Hove 2014). Dryland crop production and the recently promoted conservation farming are key in the district (Hanyani-Mlambo, Sibanda and Rukuni 2000; Mashango 2015; Nhodo, Dube and Mafongoya 2012). For a long period, cotton was a major commodity of production and sale from the district (Gwimbi 2009; Jingura, Sibanda and Hamudikuwanda 2001; Mtetwa and Nlanga 2018).…”

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Conflicts, Confrontations and Conduits in Rural Environments: Is Resilience at Work in Gokwe South Rural District?

Chirisa

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2021

International Journal of Rural Management

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This article explores conflicts, confrontations and conduits for sustainable development in rural environments. Fragility and degradation with a slight resilience manifest heavily in Gokwe South Rural District (GSRD), Zimbabwe. The article notes rural development as a double-edged sword, bringing tremendous opportunities for innovation but also causing increased ecological degradation. As such, it often results in conflicts and confrontations among stakeholders. Like many Zimbabwean rural settlements, GSRD is experiencing serious land disputes. conflicts arise from the proposed changes, like extension of infrastructure, perceived by some stakeholders as contrary to their interests and wishes. Using focus group discussions and thematic analysis, a trend of how conflicts and confrontations emerged was established in GSRD. The findings show that land transition from rural to urban status without consultations instigates conflict between different development agencies and communities.

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Section: The Socio-ecological Dynamics and Characteristics Of Gokwe S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Conflicts, Confrontations and Conduits in Rural Environments: Is Resilience at Work in Gokwe South Rural District?

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2021

International Journal of Rural Management

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Use and influence of food and nutrition security vulnerability assessment and analysis reports in Zimbabwe

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Chopera,

Kasumba–Ddumba

et al. 2023

Nor. Afr. J. Food Nutr. Res.

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Background: Vulnerability assessment and analysis have gained increasing significance as they provide essential data to guide governments on food insecurity issues. Aims: This review was aimed at establishing the use and influence of food and nutrition security vulnerability assessment and analysis data and reports in Zimbabwe. Methods: A total of 18 databases and search engines were explored. The inclusion criteria were English articles published after 31 December 2016 to 15 February 2022. Results: A final list of 65 scientific publications and 32 grey literature documents was found from the literature search. From the academic publications citing the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) reports or products, the most popular thematic areas were food and nutrition security (36%, 24/67), climate change 18% (12/65), Nutrition 9% (6/65), Resilience 9% (6/65) and Livelihoods 9% (6/65). Regarding grey literature documents citing ZimVAC products, most were humanitarian response appeals by the United Nations Representative Office in Zimbabwe and the Government of Zimbabwe. In scientific literature there was use of ZimVAC information for both conceptual and symbolic purposes and in grey literature it was used mainly for instrumental and symbolic purposes. The results also revealed that several food and nutrition security programs in Zimbabwe have been informed by VAA information presented in the ZimVAC products. Conclusion: The findings in this paper show that VAA data and products are well-cited in both scientific and grey literature. However, as food and nutrition security appear to be the most important theme informed by ZimVAC data, ZimVAC needs to speak to a wider spectrum of policymakers and programmers by illuminating other themes, such as risk reduction and resilience. VAA tools must be adaptable and take into consideration topical issues such as pandemics with evidence generated for policy and programming in real-time. Keywords: Food security; livelihood assessment; vulnerability assessment; Zimbabwe

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Innovation Domains for Driving Transformation and Rural Development: The Case of Smallholder Dairying in Zimbabwe

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Conflicts, Confrontations and Conduits in Rural Environments: Is Resilience at Work in Gokwe South Rural District?

Conflicts, Confrontations and Conduits in Rural Environments: Is Resilience at Work in Gokwe South Rural District?

Use and influence of food and nutrition security vulnerability assessment and analysis reports in Zimbabwe

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