The Zimbabwe we want Community Research Project- Support the Cause

The Zimbabwe we want community voluntary research project goes viral. Since the appeal for community researchers to come forward and participate in this noble voluntary project, response has been overwhelming and so far submitted pilot research projects, have shown both high standard  and a progressive passion by Zimbabweans across all spectrum and political divide. This will prove exciting and a reservoir of information about the opportunities and missed opportunities in Zimbabwe. It will undoubtedly contribute to both scholarly work and a source of information for policy markers. Being close to community needs, it will give the communities the tools to empower themselves for a greater, wealthier and just Zimbabwe.

Research Data in this country is not readily available for Investment, social services provision and political strategic view. Where the data existed it is heavily watered down by the ZANU PF government and sometimes deliberately distorted. It is under this background that this community research project to be undertaken by volunteers will bridge this gap, by making information available for both tourists, investors, policy makers, entrepreneurs, traditional community leaders, civic society and other institutions. A total of 32 community researchers have expressed their interest to volunteer in putting this research project together.

The thematic areas covered are as follows:

1. The politics of land and wealth creation in Zimbabwe
2. Zimbabwe, Challenges in job creation
3. Where are they now (Zimbabweans in Diaspora)?
4. The plight of small scale farmers in Zimbabwe
5. The poor, the wealth and the filthy rich; how did they come to be?
6. Attracting foreign Investment in Zimbabwe
7. A case study of ghost towns in a post Independent Zimbabwe.
8. The growth of informal sector, the untold story.
9. Who are the political players in Zimbabwe? The role of opposition in a ZANU PF dominated government.
10. How do you fix a polarised country like Zimbabwe?

11. The role of the media in development and politics in Zimbabwe

An appeal will now be launched for funding to complete the research by  community researchers who have completed quality pilot projects.

For any Support please contact:
Elliot Pfebve, Researcher and  Lecturer 
Email: epfebve@yahoo.co.uk
Twitter: @pfebve