Zimbabwe_Michigan State University Partnership

SU faculty, administrators and students who seek to re-engage and collaborate in various areas such as research, entrepreneurship, student and faculty exchange programs, technology transfer, study abroad and poverty alleviation. Our Vision
To be a leading organization that bring long-term, sustainable and measurable development to institutions and communities in Zimbabwe by addressing real life challenges and constraints affecting Zimbabweans and also meet the objectives of MSU as a premier land grant University for the 21st century with increased international influence and presence. The ZIM_MSU Partnership seeks to achieve this mission by:

• Creating a synergy that will assist Zimbabwean professionals, business owners, farmers, entrepreneurs, private institutions and universities to access information, increase productivity and competitiveness of their products and services.

• Providing information, training and targeted programs to capacity build Zimbabwean communities and smallholder commercial farmers increase their productivity and have enhanced quality of life.
• Increase MSU’s international outreach, global impact and transforming of lives through enrichment of academic experiences, publications and knowledge transfer. Motto: Rethink, Reconnect, Rebuild Zimbabwe Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow


Our Goals is to:

• Identify strategic partners from MSU and the Greater Lansing Community to attract funding for consultancy, services provision, human resources development, research and student and faculty exchange programs involving Zimbabwe.
• Build a consortium of research and educational institutions and communities in Zimbabwe.
• Increase MSU’s visibility through launching transformative projects and programs in Zimbabwe.
• Expand MSU commitment and capacity for Zimbabwean programs.
• Build cultural, economic and civic bridges between Zimbabwe and the USA. Education/culture/tourism/business
3. Health with a focus on HIV/AIDS research and patient care
4. Student/Faculty exchange/Study abroad programs
5. Books and equipment for schools
7. Information and communication technologies (ICTS)
8. Scholarships

Partners
The following organizations have agreed to participate in forming a consortium that works directly with Michigan State University in various capacities. It offers a convenient way for MSU to link with Zimbabwe. An office has been set up to run and coordinate the work of the consortium and promote the ZIM_MSU partnership. INSTITUTION FOCUS
Chinhoyi U. Technology Agriculture
NUST Applied Sciences
Midlands State U Commerce
University of Zimbabwe Medicine
Africa University Agri-Busines
Bindura University of Science Education Science Educ. ZIM-ACP Agriculture
IDEAA Zim Agriculture



We acknowledge the following people for their contributions towards the establishment of the ZIM_MSU partnership:

James Pritchett, PhD African Studies Center
Richard Bernsten, PhD Dept of Agr. Food & Res. Gretchen Neisler,PhD Director Inst. Inter. Agr. Jane Mutatu Program Coordinator
Isaac Kalumbu ASC & Mastercard
Jeffrey Riedinger, PhD ISP
Godfrey Mudimu ZIM_ACP
Galen Sibanda, PhD ASC
A. Kraemer, PhD CLS
Chipo Mkandla African Heritage
Elizabeth Musimwa IDEAA Zimbabwe
Ed. Mazhangara, PhD CIFM
W. Mutatu PhD Program Director


How Can You Get Involved? You could partner with us in one of the following ways:
• Link with Zimbabweans in the areas of research, student/faculty exchanges, business, tourism etc
• Assist in recruiting people who may want to visit, work and research in Zimbabwe.
• Contribute financially in securing and shipping of laboratory equipment to targeted schools in Zimbabwe
• Identify agencies who may be interested in funding any of the activities listed above
• Funding any of the activities listed above

Why You should Engage Zimbabwe? The Best Climate in the World
Over 95 % Literacy rate
Vast mineral and natural resources
More than 15 public and private universities
Hardworking and reliable workforce
The best and strongest study abroad programs at MSU
Superior research and extension opportunities
Coordinated Consortium of universities and communities
Great historical and heritage sites

Contact us

Zimbabwe Partnership
408 Agriculture Hall
446 Circle Drive
Michigan State University
Ph: (517) 894-2880 or (517) 894-3810
[email protected]