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March 5, 2026Open Access

Policy Evolution and Livelihood Dynamics in Rural Zimbabwe: A Longitudinal Analysis

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MHMafarayi HoveChinhoyi University of TechnologyTNTshangara NdebeleAfrica UniversityCMChiweta MupfumiraChinhoyi University of Technology

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Implication

Longitudinal analysis reveals agricultural productivity growth in rural Zimbabwe, highlighting inequalities.

Key Points

  • The aim is to analyze how agricultural policy reforms impact rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe over time.
  • Conducted a longitudinal study using mixed-methods including surveys and interviews.
  • Tracked changes in agricultural productivity and income among smallholder farmers.
  • Analyzed secondary data to support findings and identify trends.
  • Notable 50% increase in maize yields among smallholder farmers post-policy reforms.
  • Income disparity remains significant, with a widening rural-urban divide.
  • Policy improvements lead to higher agricultural productivity, but benefits are unevenly distributed.

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Hove et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e57d6127c7a504c243ehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18847031
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