THE Midlands State University (MSU) and anti-graft watchdog Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) have joined hands in hosting a four-day land governance management short course to equip participants with skills for effective and accountable land management.
The land governance management course ended last Friday and drew participants from various sectors across the country.
In a statement yesterday, MSU said the course, spearheaded by the university’s Centre for Public Policy and Devolution, addressed a critical need for practical short-term training that equipped professionals across sectors with the skills, tools and ethical grounding required for effective and accountable land governance.
In his remarks before the commencement of training, MSU faculty of social sciences deputy dean Thomas Marambanyika said the alliance with TIZ was a testimony of effective partnership between academia and civil society in advancing sustainable development.
“Transparency International Zimbabwe's expertise aligns seamlessly with our vision to be a hub of knowledge, innovation and public service,” he said.
“Our goal is to be more than an academic institution. We are an active partner in shaping national development through applied research, innovation and specialised training,” Marambanyika said.
He said the training was a response to the country's growing need for professional capacity building in land governance at a time when the issue of land administration remained key to national development, social equity and political stability.
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