{"id":43,"date":"2024-08-14T12:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2024-08-28T07:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T07:05:15","slug":"collaborations-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/collaborations-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborations &amp; Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><b>Midlands Province<\/b>: The Office of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In 2019, MSU-CPPD signed a MoU with the Office of the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in the Midlands Province, forging a collaborative partnership dedicated to driving economic growth through provincial devolution, aligning with the government&#8217;s Vision 2030 national agenda. Through this MoU, MSU-CPPD actively supported the province in developing and reviewing a comprehensive Provincial Economic Development Plan. In addition, MSU-CPPD provides advisory services to the Provincial Development Committee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 31px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;core&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t{ &quot;image&quot;:\n\t\t\t\t\t{   &quot;imageLoaded&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;initialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;hideAnimationEnabled&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;preloadInitialized&quot;: false,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;lightboxAnimation&quot;: &quot;zoom&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageUploadedSrc&quot;: &quot;https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture10.png&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;imageCurrentSrc&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetWidth&quot;: &quot;560&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;targetHeight&quot;: &quot;416&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;scaleAttr&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&quot;dialogLabel&quot;: &quot;Enlarged image&quot;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\" data-wp-interactive class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"416\" data-wp-effect--setStylesOnResize=\"effects.core.image.setStylesOnResize\" data-wp-effect=\"effects.core.image.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-init=\"effects.core.image.initOriginImage\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.core.image.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"actions.core.image.handleLoad\" class=\"wp-image-113\" style=\"width: 496px; 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height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture11.png 1851w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MoU signing ceremony between MSU-CPPD and Gweru City Council<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA)<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On September 26th, 2023, MSU-CCPD joined forces with GRRA, strengthening their shared commitment to fostering good governance and community engagement through a MoU. This partnership serves as a testament to the organisations\u2019 united front in promoting active community participation and effective service delivery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MSU-CPPD supports GRRA by providing capacity development in the form of:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Short courses: Equipping residents with essential knowledge on councillor roles, leadership skills, community engagement, local economic development, WADCO operations, and related topics.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Workshops and seminars: Deepening understanding of service delivery mechanisms and fostering open communication with residents.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This collaborative effort empowers residents and strengthens the capacity of GRRA, ultimately contributing to improved governance and service delivery outcomes in Gweru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"416\" class=\"wp-image-154\" src=\"http:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture12.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture12.png 640w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture12-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" class=\"wp-image-156\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture13.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture13.png 640w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture13-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MoU signing ceremony between MSU-CPPD and GRRA<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA)<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On September 26th, 2023, the MSU-CPPD and BPRA formalised their partnership through a MoU, underscoring their mutual dedication to promoting effective governance and community engagement. This collaboration underscores the aligned vision of both organisations in advancing active community engagement and efficient service provision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MSU-CPPD\u2019s support to BPRA encompasses comprehensive capacity development initiatives, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Offering short courses aimed at equipping residents with indispensable knowledge pertaining to councillor responsibilities, leadership acumen, community engagement strategies, local economic development, WADCO operations, and public policy dialogues.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Conducting workshops and seminars to enhance comprehension of service delivery mechanisms and nurture transparent communication channels with residents.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"416\" class=\"wp-image-158\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture14.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture14.png 560w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture14-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture14-350x260.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 23px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Barefoot Education for Afrika Trust: Beat Afrika<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In 2023, MSU-CPPD and Beat Afrika Academy solidified their shared vision of fostering societal transformation through knowledge creation by signing a MoA. This collaboration directly aligns with the national ambition of achieving a knowledge-driven upper-middle-income economy by 2030. The MoA focuses on three key areas: developing short courses; delivering workshops for sub-national government; and engaging in interdisciplinary research. This partnership fosters mutual benefit through information exchange, joint knowledge creation, training and capacity building and collaborative research.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-image-160\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture15.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture15.png 560w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture15-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 41px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Zimbabwe Women&#8217;s Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN)<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>MSU-CPPD and the ZWRCN have forged a robust partnership dedicated to advancing women\u2019s rights across various fronts. Their collaboration spans a multitude of critical areas aimed at empowering women and combating gender-based inequalities. These include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Conducting joint research projects to analyse and address systemic barriers to women\u2019s participation in decision-making processes.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Organising workshops and training sessions focused on enhancing women\u2019s leadership skills and promoting gender-sensitive policies in both academic and community settings.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Advocating for legislative reforms to strengthen legal protections against gender-based violence and discrimination.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Implementing awareness campaigns to challenge harmful stereotypes and promote gender equality in education, employment, and other spheres of society.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On November 28, 2023, in response to the need to combat gender-based violence, MSU-CPPD, in collaboration with the ZWRCN, convened a webinar to inaugurate 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The blended meeting saw participation from a panel of experts representing the Zimbabwe Republic Police Victim Friendly Unit, MSU\u2019s Cyber Security section, and Pada Platform. The aim was to delve into the complexities of cyberbullying and sexual harassment in the digital sphere.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-image-162\" style=\"width: 537px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture18.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture18.png 800w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture18-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture18-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>MSU-CPPD, in collaboration with the ZWRCN, convened a webinar on complexities of cyberbullying and sexual harassment in the digital sphere.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 52px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Chikomba Rural District Council<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thursday 22, February 2024 saw MSU-CPPD holding a consultative meeting at Gweru Main Campus with Chikomba Rural District Council aimed at establishing collaborative networks to strengthen the council\u2019s governance and service delivery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The objective of the meeting was to map a path towards the establishment of a MoU.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During her opening remarks, Coordinator &#8211; MSU-CPPD, Mrs. Virginia Makanza, highlighted that the main agenda of the meeting was to establish a collaborative framework that would enhance Chikomba Rural District Council\u2019s capacity in terms of effective governance and service delivery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During the meeting, various areas of collaboration were discussed including research and development, capacity development, waste management, digitalisation, agriculture, integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) and policy making.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chikomba RDC \u2013 Chief Executive Officer Mr. B.T Chiwara expressed optimism for the collaboration in advancing the district\u2019s development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chikomba Rural District Council was represented by Chief Executive Officer \u2013 Mr. B.T Chiwara, Chief Executive Officer \u2013 Human Resource Admin and Social Service, Mr. T. Chiriga and Council Chairperson, Mr. A.I. Dhikinya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"416\" class=\"wp-image-164\" style=\"width: 503px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture19.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture19.png 560w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture19-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/centre-for-public-policy-and-devolution\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Picture19-350x260.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 39px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><b>Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD)<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>CPPD, in collaboration with the ICLD facilitated a series of workshops aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of councillors across Zimbabwe\u2019s local authorities. These sessions brought together representatives from all the 92 local authorities across Zimbabwe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The primary objective of these workshops was to equip councilors with the necessary competencies to fulfill their roles effectively. Key focus areas included leadership, devolved governance, conflict resolution, team building, and community engagement among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Through interactive sessions, participants engaged in robust dialogue, leveraging collective insights to address pertinent challenges and devise sustainable strategies. The workshops provided a platform for knowledge exchange and peer learning, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement among councilors and staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ultimately, the overarching aim was to empower councilors and with the requisite skills and knowledge to drive positive change within their communities. 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