Prof Marizvikuru Manjoro
Professor
Institute for Rural Development
About Us
The Institute for Rural Development is an interdisciplinary academic and research unit focused on the livelihoods, institutions, policies and innovations that shape rural development. Its postgraduate programmes welcome graduates from agriculture, development studies, social sciences, environmental sciences, education, economics and related fields.
Programmes by Qualification
Honours
Masters
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department Information
Rural livelihoods; community development; institutions and governance; food systems; participatory development; rural innovation; policy, research and sustainable development.
The Institute offers honours, master's and doctoral pathways in Rural Development.
Our Staff
Institute for Rural Development
Prof Jethro Zuwarimwe
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Dr Mushaisano Agnes Mathaulula
Professor / Associate Professor
Dr Mbongeni Maziya
Senior Lecturer
Prof Joseph Francis
Director
Institute for Rural Development Administrative and Innovation Staff
Ms Mamollo Sera Mafokwane
Secretary
Mrs Phumudzo Gift Matshotshi
Innovation Champion
Mr Funanani Netshivhulana
Innovation Champion
Miss Rangani Ravhutsi
Innovation Champion
Ms Unkemetsoe Moleya
Innovation Champion
Mr Maano Ramawa
Innovation Champion
Resources
Current Institute Pagei. 71 articles in accredited journals; More than 80 conference/workshop papers;ii. 2 policy briefs on institutionalising innovation toolbox into local economic development in Local Municipalities;iii. 1 co-authored book;iv. 3 book chapters; andv. Self-study book/manual for use by smallholder farmers, i.e.: Francis, J. 1998. Fodder Banks in Livestock and Dairy Production with Drought in Mind, 74p.Swedish Cooperative Centre/Zimbabwe Farmers Union, Harare, Zimbabwe. ISBN 0-7974-3062-1