Stakeholders

WHO ARE THE STAKEHOLDERS?

The BOSS, the brainchild of Zimbabwe Opportunities Industrialisation Centres, the Chimanimani Business Trust, and the Development Technology Centre, was the result of several joint planning sessions, collaborations and study efforts undertaken by the three organisations and their external consultants. The concept has become a reality through the financial support of the international donor organisation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and a donation of land from the local government body, Chimanimani Rural District Council. With the assistance of other local and international organisations and government bodies the BOSS concept can be replicated throughout Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Opportunities Industrialisation Centres (ZOIC): Established in 1998, ZOIC is a Zimbabwean based non-profit, non-governmental organisation. ZOIC operates in partnership with local communities, government and donors. Its primary role is to provide technical assistance for the institutionalisation of BDS service providers into sustainable social enterprises and human resource development centres. ZOIC currently operates over 2 programmes in 4 districts in Zimbabwe.

Chimanimani Business Trust (CBT): Also established in 1998, the CBT aims to mobilise small business owners operating in the Chimanimani district to come together and examine ways in which these entrepreneurs can better exploit the economic potential of the area with a view to create wealth. The mission of the CBT is to provide a sound economic direction for the business community in the Chimanimani district through fostering a conducive environment and business development climate. Membership is open to all business people and all other people or organisations whose mission is in line with the CBT’s. Please contact us with any inquiries.

Development Technology Centre (DTC): DTC is a non-faculty department with the University of Zimbabwe, which facilitates research in the areas of appropriate technology, environment and agriculture. DTC also runs various skills training programmes, including: craft, business and appropriate agricultural practices programmes.

Chimanimani Rural District Council (CRDC): The CRDC, comprised of policymakers and executive staff, is the authority overly responsible for the development and administration of the district. Twenty-four elected councillors, each with a three-year tenure of office, represent an equal number of district wards and must formulate and implement policies that govern the district. The council members receive technical support from the representatives of relevant government departments and the executive staff on a regular basis.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation: The mission statement of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is "to help people help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to apply knowledge to solve the problems of people. Its founder W.K. Kellogg, the cereal industry pioneer, established the Foundation in 1930. Since its beginning the Foundation has continuously focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to solve their own problems.

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