Ideation and Action in Development Policy: Reflections on the Planning, Monitoring, Implementation and Evaluation of the National Development Strategy 1 in Zimbabwe (2018-25)

Innocent Chirisa, the Vice Chancellor of the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is a Full Professor in Urban and Regional Planning. Has a keen interest in urban and peri-urban dynamics. Currently focusing on environmental systems dynamics with respect to land-use, ecology, water and energy. Holds a DPhil in Social Sciences. Prof Chirisa is also currently a Research Fellow with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Free State, South Africa. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (Zimbabwe). He is an external examiner for the Department of Geography, Bindura University of Science Education (Zimbabwe) and the Department of Regional and Urban Planning, University of Venda (SA). He has also served in the same capacity with the Great Zimbabwe University. Membership of Professional Associations: Fellow of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council (FPASRC); Member of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS); Member of the American Association of Geographers (AAG); Member of the American Political Science Association (APSA); Member of the Global Land Programme (GLP); Member of the Research and Development Committee of the Health Professions Committee (R&D-HPA (of Zimbabwe)); Member of the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH); Member of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP); Member of the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern & Southern Africa (OSSREA); Member of the Zimbabwe Institute for Urban and Regional Planners (ZIRUP) 

Zebediah Muneta,MSc Real Estate (University of Zimbabwe, Z'we), BSc Real Estate Management (University of Zimbabwe, Z'we). Currently Property Manager at Crusader Real Estate Consultancy. Harare Zimbabwe.

Percy Toriro,PhD (UCT), MSc Environmental Planning & Policy (UZ), BSc RUP (UZ). Currently Urban Planning Technical Advisor in West Africa. Also, Consultant at the African Center for Cities, and Lecturer at the Department of Demography Settlementand Development, University of Zimbabwe

Tinashe Magande holds an MSc in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe,
Zimbabwe, and a BSc in Economics from the same institution. Currently, Tinashe is pursuing
a PhD at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research interests include Quality
infrastructure, infrastructural violence, strategic spatial planning, poverty in Africa, and
econometric modelling.

Rumbidzai Irene Mpahlo has a background in rural and urban development and civic
engagement, her research interests resonate around mobility, urban informality, migration,
gender, climate justice and civil society. She holds a BSc Honours in Rural and Urban
Planning, a Master’s in Rural and Urban Planning and an advanced Master’s in Development
Evaluation and Management. Her current research is on governance in settlements in the
urban fringes.

Miracle Patience Mabvundwi,BSc (University of Zimbabwe, Z’we) Currently MEARL Officer at Scope Zimbabwe.

Funny Machipisa,PhD (Leadership) (Thesis. Housing) IIC University of Technology Cambodia, DBA (Leadership) IIC University of Technology Cambodia. Thesis. Housing. MBA (Strategic Management and Leadership) CIML Business School. Mexico, Bachelor of Arts in Management (California University of Advanced Education, Fellow member Zimbabwe Institute of Management, Currently Head-Human Settlement Services at City of Harare Dept of Housing and Community Services.

Marlvin Shadreck Malinganiso is a freelance researcher who is based in Harare with a
passion for social sciences research.

Aurthur Chivambe,BSc (University of Zimbabwe).Currently studying Masters in Smart Settlements Design and Amenities (MSSDA) (UZ)

Enock Musara is a dedicated and professional development practitioner with much strength
in peace and security, human rights, social justice issues, project management and monitoring
and evaluation. He has more than a decade teaching at tertiary education level with his
experience coming from state and private institutions. He also has development practise
experience having worked in rural areas in the health sector, food security and social
development sectors. Presently, he is serving as the Chairperson for the Development,
Programming and Management department at ZEGU under the Faculty of Heritage,
Humanities and Societal Advancement.

Oliver Kuwa,MSc. (University of Zimbabwe,  Z'we), BSc. (Midlands State University, Z'we), DipRUP (Harare Polytechnic College, Z'we), DipEd (Gweru Polytechnic College. Z'we), Dip Environmental Management (TU Dresden, Germany). Currently Executive Officer Environment and Social Services, Zibagwe Rural District Council, Kwekwe, Z'we

Innocent Munyaka,BSc (University of Zimbabwe, Z'we), Currently: Studio lead Zezuru digital.

Nyasha Ndemo,MSc. (Women's University in Africa, Z'we), BSc. (Zimbabwe Open University, Z'we), Cert. PPMgt (University of Zimbabwe, Z'we). Cert. Law (University of Zambia, Zam) Currently Lecturer, Dept of Development Programming and Management, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura Zimbabwe.

Roselin Katsande-Ncube is a senior lecturer in the department of Sociology at Women`s University in Africa. She has been with the university since 2012. She holds a PhD in Development Studies from Women`s University in Africa (2022), MSc in Social Ecology from the University of Zimbabwe (2011) and BSc Honours in Sociology and Gender Studies from the Women`s University in Africa (2009). She is an expert in gender studies as well as women empowerment. She has taught and supervised students` dissertations at Undergraduate, Masters and PhD levels. She has authored a book and has also co-authored some journal articles as well as book chapters in gender, women empowerment and various contemporary issues. 

Edwin Nyamugadza,BSc. (University of Zimbabwe, Zwe). Currently research officer Forestry Research Centre.

Halleluah ChirisaMSc Population Studies (UZ), BSc (Hons) -(Bindura University) Currently Research and Innovation Director at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe.

Makota Justin,MSc (Midlands State University, Z'we), BSc. (Midlands State University, Z'we), Currently Lecturer, Dept of Computer and Data Science Technology. Zimbabwe EzekielGuti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe.

Nharo Tobias,MSc (NUST, Z’we), BSc. (Midlands State University, Z’we) Currently Lecturer, Dept of Computer and Data Science Technology, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura Zimbabwe.

Moyo Abel,MSc (Midlands State University, Z’we), BSc (Midlands State University, Z’we)Currently Lecturer, Dept of Computer and Data Science Technology, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura Zimbabwe.