Challenges in the Era of Globalization - iaabd

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Results
We use qualitative results of the two models as reported in contemporary history of Zimbabwe. Results of
Model I included dual economy, world class agricultural economy, discontent among locals, liberation
struggle, and independence. The Government of Zimbabwe describes the indigenous approach to land
redistribution as a success from a political and economic perspective. Land has been transferred.
According to Mamdani (2008) Zimbabwe has seen the greatest transfer of property in southern Africa
since colonization and it has all happened extremely rapidly.
Discussion
The clarity of purpose and practical strategies focused on achievement of the objectives in sight
characterizing the models of land distribution in Zimbabwe discussed above confirm Herbst (1990)
argument that For Zimbabwe, land remains – as it always has been – a highly emotive, political,
economic and cultural issue. Land was the central issue in the forced removal of local by settlers, and in
Zimbabwe’s war of liberation. Given the conflicting contending forces articulated by Mupepi (2010) land
continues to be the most important issue in independent Zimbabwe.
Through an indigenous approach, Model II, the Government of Zimbabwe has undone the land
redistribution structures created through the colonial approach, Model I. Zimbabwe’s experience is a
demonstration that the doctrine of indigenization is no longer confined to rhetorical circles. It is a
practical revolution for relevance, as has been shown by similar concept programs in other regions like
the Philippines (Garming, 2008), Colombia and Brazil (Deininger, 1994), Mexico, (Hoshino, 2001).
Experiences in other regions confirm what Zimbabwe is still currently experiencing, that indigenization
approaches have gains and limitations. We recommend research aimed at enhancing the capacity of
policy makers to deal with the challenges of indigenization.
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