Preps on course for ISDP launch
SAMANTHA MADE
Preparations are firmly on course for the much-anticipated official launch of the Institute of Social Development Practices (ISDP), Business Times can report.
The event, scheduled for next month at Golden Conifer, is expected to draw leading voices in academia, entrepreneurship, and local governance.
The launch will feature esteemed speakers, including Guest of Honour Professor Paul Mavima and Deputy Mayor Rose Muronda, a renowned gender champion advocating for social development through gender equality.
Dr. Tapiwa Musasa, an inclusive development expert, published author, senior academic, and entrepreneur creating jobs through her farming ventures, will also address the gathering.
ISDP Founder Petronella Tatenda Muungani confirmed that preparations for the event are in full swing.
“This platform allows us to share information and build relationships that can deliver social impact,” Muungani said.
She added that industry leaders’ presence will help them appreciate the importance of engaging and supporting upcoming businesses.
“The presence of academia ensures that we enlighten diploma and degree holders on the need to be open-minded by leveraging skills development and training to complement academic achievements.”
The ISDP seeks to empower Zimbabwean development practitioners through partnerships with the government and key stakeholders, offering courses and workshops to enhance graduates’ skills for real-world contexts.
As a newly formed local organization, ISDP focuses on upscaling the relevance and role of development practitioners in Zimbabwe’s economic development agenda, with a primary focus on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Development Practices.
STEM education focuses on developing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Development Practices, on the other hand, combine learning, skill acquisition, and strategic application to foster growth and improve efficiency.
The ISDP’s launch is expected to promote social development, entrepreneurship, and skills development in Zimbabwe.
