Higher Education in

Zimbabwe

Presented by
Raunaq Vijayakar
Smita Srivastava
Neha Agarwal
Prateek Lohiya
Pallavi Salkar
Mital Manoj
 Outline
Introduction to Zimbabwe

Gap Analysis

Primary Research

Transform Africa

Strategy Proposition

STP

Vertical Integration

Conclusion
 Country Facts

Zimbabwean Independence
Leadership
Land redistribution Campaign
Hyperinflation
Political & Education Turmoil

Life Expectancy- 41 Years

Literacy Rate- 91

Celebrating 31 years of Independence

Zimbabwean Insight
Average Salary
INR 40,664.47

Source: Numbeo.com/cost of living/March 2011

1.5 L Packaged Drinking Water

INR 67.77
 Loaf of Bread

INR 49.70
12 Eggs
INR 108.44
 Rent: Studio Apartment (City)

INR 13,554.82
 Gap Analysis
Political
Gap
Educatio
nal Gap

Physical
Resource
Gap

Econom
ic Gap
Political Gap

Problem Recommendation
Physical Resource Gap

Problem Recommendation
 Economic Gap

Research
Largest Funding
Source of
Income

Lack of
Income
Generating
Activities

Economic Bottle-Neck
 Student Educational Gap
Counselin
g

Library
(Books +
Digital)

Brain
Drain
Primary Research
What is more important while making
decisions for Higher Education?
Respondents

13% 13%

Infrastructure
Recognition of the
Institute/
University
Teaching Faculty

75%
Which destination do students
prefer to pursue higher education?
Respondents

13%

South Africa
United Kingdom
50% USA
38%
Would you prefer to study in
Zimbabwe instead of going abroad?
Respondents

13%

No
Yes

88%
Are you willing to study in an Indian
University/ Institute in Zimbabwe?
Respondents

38%
No
Yes

63%
Your reaction to virtual learning
in Zimbabwe
Respondents

25%
Bad
38%
Don't Know
excellent
Good

25%
13%
AN INDIAN INITIATIVE TO BRIDGE THE AFRICAN GAP

Infrastructure
Courses offered
•Agricultural Economics and Extension
•Animal Science
•Crop Science
•Soil Science and Agricultural
Engineering
•Preclinical Veterinary Science
•Clinical Veterinary Science
•Para clinical Veterinary Science
 As quoted by the specialist!

“Being African, I will relate better to

issues aff ecting the local people than
working elsewhere on the globe!”

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Fo r m e r Fa c u l t y o f A g r i c u l t u re
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Strategy Proposition
 ICT in Education
Zim-ICT Policy

Virtual Learning
 Annamalai University

eReadiness
 ZISPA

High Speed Connection

Uninterrupted Services
 Computer Kiosks

Digital Door-Way
Library
 Student Counseling

The BOOST Fellowship Values

 Future Leaders
 Community Conscious
 Self-sustainability

Email Conversation
Striving toward Common Goals
Lena M. Zamchiya
CEO - The BOOST Fellowship
Harare, Zimbabwe
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Cell: 263-912511511
Fax: 263-4-794760
skype: lenazam1
‘Student Gathering’ Events

Sports Scholarship
Mid-Day Meals
 STP

●
Demography
●
Eligible students

Segmenting
Vertical Integration

 Emphasize equally
on Primary
Education
 Join hands with
existing NGOs
 Sense of
belongingness and
loyalty
Nurturing the talent pool
Future In-House Enrollment
Conclusion
Cont… Conclusion
Cont… Conclusion
Govt. is set to develop Higher Education in Zimbabwe

Govt. needs to facilitate the diasporas' participation in

the development of Zimbabwe

Investing in Zimbabwe is next to contribution by

Voting!

All we need is a relentless struggle towards our

initiative and success will follow through!
Thank You