Management In Zimbabwe Research Articles

The influence of negotiation approaches on supplier relationship management in Zimbabwe’s fast-food industry

Abstract Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) has become a cornerstone of business success since the transformation of the procurement function to supply chain management. Extant literature has documented various predictors of vibrant supplier relationships. However, missing in the extant literature is the potential of negotiation approaches to cultivation of healthy supplier relationships. This study therefore sought to determine the influence of negotiation approaches on SRM. A sample of 150 dyadic transactions in the fast-food restaurant industry was surveyed. The broad dichotomous categorisation of negotiation methods into distributive and integrative approaches was used. SRM was operationalised using dimensions such as commitment, trust, communication, adaptation, and satisfaction. After conducting a Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) the results revealed that the distributive strategy was weakly linked to supplier relationship, while a strong supplier relationship was observed in the use of integrative negotiation strategy. It was therefore recommended that procurement practitioners must employ integrative negotiation strategies and tactics in order to create sustainable supplier relationship management.

Environmental and Human Health Problems Associated with Hospital Wastewater Management in Zimbabwe.

Wastewater is a term used to describe water that has undergone degradation in quality owing to anthropogenic activities or natural processes. Wastewater encompasses liquid waste originating from academic institutions, households, agricultural sector, industries, mines and hospitals. Hospital wastewater contains potentially hazardous substances including residues of pharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, detergents and pathogens, with detrimental impacts to the environment and human health. Nevertheless, studies related to hospital waste management are limited in Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. This research offers an overview of aspects surrounding hospital wastewater in Southern Africa, focusing on Zimbabwe. Already published and grey literature was reviewed to compile the paper. Number of patients, nature of medical services offered and hospital size influences generation of hospital wastewater. Partially and non-treated hospital wastewater is managed together with municipal wastewater. Management of hospital wastewater is impeded by shortage of resources, lack of co-ordination among responsible authorities and ineffective legal framework enforcement, among other challenges. Inappropriate hospital wastewater management results in environmental contamination, causing human ailments. Attainment of sustainable hospital wastewater management requires clearly defined and enforced legislation, collaboration of accountable stakeholders, sufficient resources and enhanced awareness of involved stakeholders. Application of technologies that uphold recycling and reuse of wastewater is essential to reach Sustainable Development Goals, Zimbabwe Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy 1 targets, particularly those dealing with environmental protection while upholding human health.

Analysis of Institutional Woodland and Water Resources Management: The Impact of Institutions and Institutional Structures for Woodland and Water Resources Management. The Case of Ward 1 Vungu Rural District.

The study aimed to investigate the roles of local-level institutions and institutional structures in woodland and water management in Ward One (1) in Vungu Rural District. Interviews and questionnaires were employed to assess the soundness of the system. The sample size of 97 comprised the local leaders, service ministries, the community and various institutions. The general picture is that there are a multiplicity of institutions and management structures whose interaction patterns are ad-hoc and strategic, but there are no sound practices for policy planning strategies relating to woodland and water resource management. This paper attempts to provide a framework for policy and planning strategies relating to woodland and water resource management in public and private institutions in Ward 1 in Vungu Rural District. There are several institutions and structures in place for woodland and water resources management in Zimbabwe, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. The effectiveness of these institutions depends on the level of resources, coordination, and cooperation among stakeholders. There is also the need for effective policies and strategies for conservation and sustainable management of these critical resources. Sustainable natural resource utilization and management can be attained through the cooperation of the various stakeholders. The study recommend an increase in funding and resources for enforcement agencies to effectively implement and enforce laws and regulations governing woodland and water resources management.

Poilitical Leadership as Ethics of Care in Public Organisation Management in Zimbabwe

This paper analyses the political leadership as ethics of care in managing public organizations in Zimbabwe. The ethical conduct of politicians is a critical ingredient in democratic governance as ethics maybe viewed as the standards of accountability within public activities. Political leadership often has a larger portion in both organizational social and economic influence hence, it is neutral and inherently a necessary component of organizational functioning. Managing politically engenders mundane success of organizations as this fosters a democratic environment within organizations. This situation implies caring of other people’s interest and encourages leaders to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibility of others. Politics can also be functional in ways that are beneficial for more than just a politically skilled and political motivated minority and provide a basis of organizational competitive advantage. Public organizations in Zimbabwe are perceived as the cornerstone of economic growth but, the interference of political elite jeopardizes the entire functional process. The study employed a qualitative analysis obtaining data from secondary sources from different research studies focusing on political leadership with ethics of care. Findings from the study revealed that political leaders’ behaviors focus practically on self-interest and hypocritically spread an ethics of care word to the community. The study as a result recommended a wholesome approach in leadership with ethics of care. This paper suggests political leadership with ethics of care.

A review on the effectiveness of integrated management system in institutional solid waste management in Zimbabwe.

Institutional solid waste management is a critical contemporary crisis in Zimbabwe due to rapid urbanisation, disease outbreaks and population growth. Traditional approach to institutional solid waste management is almost fragmented, with various departments accountable for numerous aspects of the management process. Deficiency of coordination as well as integration among responsible stakeholders and failure to include different management strategies resulted in institutional solid waste management inefficiencies. This translates to increased environmental health problems. Therefore, this review aims to assess the effectiveness of integrated management systems in institutional solid waste management in Zimbabwe. The review was compiled using already existing literature. Institutions regarded as sources of solid waste in Zimbabwe include learning and health institutions. Barracks, prisons and police camps are part of the institutions. The institutions generate hazardous, non-hazardous, biodegradable and non-biodegradable solid waste. Solid waste from institutions is indiscriminately stored, collected and disposed through landfilling, incineration, burning, open pits and on non-designated open spaces. Most of the disposal strategies are least prioritised by the waste management hierarchy, hence have potential to cause environmental health risks. Utilisation of inappropriate management strategies is exacerbated by shortage of resources, ineffective legal framework, lack of all stakeholder participation and inadequate investment in waste reduction alternatives. Integrated institutional solid waste management is effective since it enhances involvement of all responsible stakeholders and application of various waste reduction alternatives particularly those which support circular economy. Through integrated approach, quantity of institutional solid waste disposed is limited, therefore minimising environmental health risks while maximising dumpsites lifespan.

Stakeholders’ composition, knowledge and use of earth observation data in wetland ecological assessments, Zimbabwe

The study analyses stakeholders’ knowledge and use of earth observation (EO) derived data in the assessment and monitoring of Driefontein and Intunjambili wetlands’ ecological conditions. Data was collected using a questionnaire survey administered to 282 randomly selected households and semi-structured interviews carried out with purposefully selected key informants representing institutional stakeholders. The results of this study show that the stakeholder categories identified in the two wetland areas are government departments, statutory bodies, non-governmental organisations, research institutions, academia and the local people. Most of the institutional stakeholders (55.6%) and household respondents (81.7%) do not have knowledge of EO data application in wetland conditions monitoring. Chi-Square test results further show that the households’ knowledge on use of remotely sensed derived products and services does not vary with age (p > 0.05), marital status (p > 0.05), level of education (p > 0.05), except gender in Driefontein (p < 0.05). However, the various stakeholder categories recommended wider application of earth observation products and services in the assessment of land use land cover changes, water quantity and quality, flood monitoring, fire outbreaks and the establishment of a wetland inventory to abate wetland degradation. The utilisation of EO data is constrained by lack of knowledge on the use of remotely sensed data in wetland ecological conditions assessment. Investment in capacity building initiatives for both technical and non-technical stakeholders involved in wetland management in Zimbabwe is required so as to enhance their skills in EO data utilisation.

Applicability of the Life Cycle Assessment Model in Solid Waste Management in Zimbabwe.

Solid waste increase is inevitable globally due to anthropogenic activities. This adds burden to waste management systems in developing countries including Zimbabwe. Currently, life cycle assessment (LCA) model is used to achieve sustainability and circular economy (CE) in solid waste management. Therefore, the main goal of this paper was to unearth LCA model applicability in solid waste management in Zimbabwe. Data sources were retrieved from databases like Scopus, ScienceDirect and Springer, although government documents were also used. In Zimbabwe, organic and inorganic solid waste is generated from various sources, namely industries, institutions and households. Solid waste management in Zimbabwe is based on traditional linear approach where waste is collected and disposed through landfilling, burning, incineration, burying, open pits or illegally. Most disposal approaches occupy base of waste management pyramid, hence posing detrimental impacts to human health, terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric ecosystems. Management approaches are far from Agenda 21, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Zimbabwe Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy 1 demands. Literature revealed that LCA model can be utilised to achieve sustainable solid waste management in countries like Zimbabwe. LCA model is essential in management of solid waste in Zimbabwe, since it assists decision makers in selecting management approaches with less environmental health impacts. Moreover, LCA enables application of waste material reuse, recycle, repairing and recovery, thus narrowing the gap to achieve CE and economic growth in Zimbabwe. Owing to LCA model implementation of waste management legislation and policies which support energy recovery and circular economy became easier in Zimbabwe.

Results Based Management in Zimbabwe: Benefits and Challenges A Conceptual Study

Results Based Management in Zimbabwe: Benefits and Challenges A Conceptual Study

Is climate really changing? Insights from analysis of 30-year daily CHIRPS and station rainfall data in Zimbabwe

Climate change debate has been ongoing for at least two decades world over. However, an understanding of how much change has occurred in developing countries remains limited. Using a combination of daily Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS) and gauge rainfall data, this study analysed whether rainfall characteristics over 30 years (1989 to 2018) in Zimbabwe exhibited any significant trends. Firstly, Kappa statistic and a confusion matrix were used to test the appropriateness of CHIRPS satellite derived rainfall estimates for carrying out trend analysis. Thereafter, the Mann Kendall test, Sen's slope and kriging were used, to detect trends, ascertain magnitude of change and map the spatial variation in rainfall characteristics, respectively. The rainfall characteristics included: Total Number of Wet Days (TNWD), Maximum Number of Consecutive Wet Days (MNCWD), Maximum Number of Consecutive Dry Days (MNCDD) and Maximum Rainfall per Day (MRD). Validation results showed that overall accuracy ranged from 0.862 to 0.897 while kappa statistic ranged from 0.739 to 0.81, suggesting a substantial agreement between satellite derived- and gauge rainfall. No statistically significant trends were detected for the four rainfall characteristics analysed at 95% confidence interval. Although no significant trends were detected at 95% confidence interval to signal climate change it was observed that MNCDD, MRD and TNWD were increasing while MNCWD was generally decreasing. This key finding opens new opportunities for geographically targeted and integrated intervention strategies for agricultural and water management in Zimbabwe. This is particularly important considering that Zimbabwe mainly depends on rain fed agriculture and understanding of the key rainfall characteristics can enable proper planning and decision making in terms of adaptation that which can ensure water availability and food security. Food security is fundamental in achieving national security. In addition, this study opens opportunities for further studies on the factors that influence the trends through using sub-daily and daily satellite data for a relatively longer period i.e., >30 years. It is therefore our contention that fine spatial and temporal scales adopted in this study yield better characterisation of changes in rainfall regimes, hence brings out better insights on understanding intra-seasonal fluctuations for climate change detection studies.

A gendered analysis of Cyclone Idai disaster interventions in Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT When disasters happen in the world, government departments and NGOs collaborate to support survivors through various interventions. Whether these interventions respond to the gendered impacts of these disasters is an area that has not been given adequate research attention. This paper provides a gendered analysis of the interventions targeted at Cyclone Idai survivors in Zimbabwe’s Chimanimani District. It draws from data generated through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key-informant interviews with cyclone survivors and representatives from government agencies and NGOs that provided humanitarian assistance in Chimanimani District. The study revealed that the interventions were implemented without comprehensively integrating gendered issues due to the absence of a clear gender responsive national policy framework for disaster management in Zimbabwe. The study recommends gender sensitive training to those who assist in distributing humanitarian assistance and the need to address gender-skewed responses caused by treating gender as synonymous with women.

Evaluating the Role and Influence of Technology on the Future of Human Resources Management in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of DDF

Evaluating the Role and Influence of Technology on the Future of Human Resources Management in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of DDF

Sustainable prevention in construction health and safety (H&amp;S): An economic approach

The persistent health and safety (H&amp;S) problem in the construction industry exerts an enormous economic burden on workers, society, and employers. With shrinking budgets, the contribution of H&amp;S to productivity and business profits increasingly influences the decision to implement injury prevention programmes. Despite this, the economic perspective of H&amp;S is missing in public discourse pertaining to injury prevention in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of construction professionals in Zimbabwe with regards to the degree of importance of economic factors for preventing / reducing occupational injuries, fatalities, and disease, and the extent to which economic factors / practices are applied in H&amp;S management to prevent / reduce occupational injuries, fatalities, and disease in the construction industry. The quantitative method was adopted for the study, which entailed the completion of a self-administered questionnaire. The data analysis entailed the computation of frequencies, and a measure of central tendency in the form of mean scores (MSs) to enable interpretation of the findings and the ranking of factors. The salient findings of the study are that financial provision, setting realistic production targets and timelines, balancing production economy and H&amp;S objectives, integration of H&amp;S into business plans and responsible procurement are the main economic factors / practices for enhancing sustainable prevention of H&amp;S problems. Despite this, the results show that the economic factors are marginally applied to construction H&amp;S management in Zimbabwe. While the findings are consistent with extant literature, they provide important insights to construction stakeholders relative to the potential source of the persistent H&amp;S problems and the interventions that may be required to improve the H&amp;S situation. To promote the integration of economic thinking into the H&amp;S strategy, there is a need for more awareness and education among construction stakeholders relative to the importance of addressing H&amp;S issues from an economic perspective. Further research is required to develop models and frameworks for assisting construction practitioners to generate the required economic data to inform decision making.

Drivers of and barriers to the adoption of green fleet management practices in Zimbabwe: A case study of the funeral assurance sector

Background: For complex fleet operations (e.g. unpredictable routing multiple corpse destinations, longer driver working hours and rough terrains) witnessed in the funeral assurance companies, it is increasingly difficult to strike a balance between cost-effectiveness and reducing environmental impacts. Existing studies do not address this gap on how firms with complex fleet management practices can or should adopt green fleet management (GFM). Against this background, this study explores the organisational constraints faced by companies to go green, as a starting point for effective and sustainable GFM adoption.Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the drivers of and barriers to the adoption of sustainable fleet management, particularly in the context of complex transport operations as those prevailing in companies within the funeral assurance sector.Method: A qualitative research paradigm was adopted, based on a case study of three companies with a sizeable fleet size within the funeral assurance sector in Zimbabwe. We conducted extensive key informant interviews with different management levels of the three companies. Documentary analysis was performed on the legislative framework governing fleet management in Zimbabwe to assess its provision for GFM in Zimbabwe and its effectiveness therefrom.Results: An analysis of the institutional frameworks for environmental sustainability shows that Zimbabwe has some Acts of parliament that deal with GFM. However, there is a paucity in terms of enforcement. Furthermore, there are no financial or fiscal incentives for the acquisition of a green fleet. Environmental considerations were peripheral in the fleet acquisition, maintenance and disposal decisions.Conclusion and contribution: Environmental considerations are least prioritised when crafting fleet operations decisions; this is despite the existence of a myriad of Acts of Parliament championing environmental preservation from transport. This article contributes to transport policy and planning by calling for a close examination of the firm specific fleet operational characteristics with a view to develop appropriate strategies for GFM adoption.

Gendered Morality Discourses as Sources of Gender Imbalances in Education Management in Zimbabwe: A Study of Masvingo Province

Gendered Morality Discourses as Sources of Gender Imbalances in Education Management in Zimbabwe: A Study of Masvingo Province

Regulatory Framework for eHealth Data Policies in Zimbabwe: Measuring FAIR Equivalency

AbstractThe FAIR Guidelines—that data should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR)—aim to improve the management of digital data assets for improved decision making. FAIR comprises 15 elements (called facets) that explain how data should be able to be reused by researchers and policymakers. For this research, eight policy documents were reviewed from Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from 1999 to 2020. These were scrutinised to determine the mention of the FAIR Guidelines or FAIR Equivalent principles. The vision, mission statement and objectives of these documents were analysed relative to the 15 facets of FAIR. The research found that none of the policy documents in health/eHealth or ICT in Zimbabwe explicitly mention the FAIR Guidelines, but all contain some FAIR Equivalent principles. Hence, the regulatory framework for health/eHealth data management in Zimbabwe is aligned with the FAIR Guidelines and, therefore, a policy window is open for the adoption of FAIR Guidelines in relation to health/eHealth data management.

Legal Framework for the Management of External Public Debt in Zimbabwe

The establishment of an effective governance structure consisting of a sound institution and legislative framework is one of the fundamental requirements for having a prudent and effective debt management system capable of ensuring debt sustainability in place. There are numerous legal arrangements that have been established by the GoZ for the management of the country’s external public debt. This paper therefore examines the legal arrangements put in place for the management of external public debt in Zimbabwe. Methodologically, the paper was based on a qualitative approach and relied on secondary data obtained from original or primary sources. Findings from the paper reveal that, the legal framework for debt management in Zimbabwe comprises of; the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013, the Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19] of 2009, the Public Debt Management Act [Chapter 22:21] of 2015 as well as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 22:15] of 2010. However, even though such a legal framework somewhat meets the minimum acceptable standards for the management of external public debt, it can be noted that there have some areas of concern with the current legislation framework that required attention. Such a scenario therefore undermines the effective management of the country’s external public debt. This paper thus recommends that there is need to reform the legal framework for the management of external public debt in Zimbabwe.

Cervical cancer management in Zimbabwe (2019-2020).

BackgroundGlobally, cervical cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst women, and it is especially common in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim of the study was to determine the current patterns and characteristics of CC management in Zimbabwe in the HIV pandemic era, including the knowledge, attitude and practice of patience.MethodsThe study was a mixed method which incorporated a cross-sectional survey of 408 CC patients which was conducted from October 2019 to September 2020 using an interviewer administered paper questionnaire. The study was conducted at Parirenyatwa hospital, the only cancer treating public health facility in Harare, Zimbabwe. Differences in study outcome by categorical variables were assessed using the Person Chi-square (χ2) test. Odds ratios (unadjusted and adjusted) and 95%CIs for potential risk factors associated with the outcome were estimated using logistic regression model.ResultsFrom a total of 408 CC patients recruited into the study no prevention mechanism was available or known to these patients and only 13% knew that CC is caused by Human papillomavirus. Only 87 (21%) had ever been screened for CC and 83 (97%) of those who had been screened had the visual inspection with acetic acid procedure done. Prevention (screening uptake) is statistically high among the educated (with secondary education OR = 9.497, 95%CI: 2.349–38.390; with tertiary OR = 59.381, 95%CI: 11.937–295.380). Late presentation varied statistically significantly with marital status (high among the divorced, OR = 2.866; 95% CI: 1.549–5.305 and widowed OR = 1.997; 95% CI: 1.112–3.587), was low among the educated (Tertiary OR = .393; 95% CI: .166-.934), low among those living in the rural (OR = .613; 95% CI: .375-.987), high among those with higher parity OR = 1.294; 95% CI: 1.163–1.439). Less than 1% of the patients had surgery done as a means of treatment. Radiotherapy was administered to 350 (86%) of the patients compared to chemotherapy administered to 155 (38%). A total of 350 (86%) have failed to take medication due to its unavailability, while 344 (85%) missed taking medication due to unaffordability. Complementary and alternative medicines were utilized by 235 (58%). Majority, 278 (68%) were HIV positive, mainly pronounced within age (36–49 years OR = 12.673; 95% CI: 2.110–76.137), among those with higher education (secondary education OR = 4.981; 95%CI: 1.394–17.802 and in those with no co-morbidities (893.956; 95%CI: 129.611–6165.810).ConclusionCC management was inadequate from prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care hence there is need to improve CC management in Zimbabwe if morbidity and mortality are to be reduced to acceptable levels. Education helped improve prevention, but reduces chances of diagnosis, working as a doubled edged sword in CC management Prevention was high among the educated. Those in rural areas experience poor CC management. It should be noted that general education is good; however it must be complimented by CC awareness to improve CC management outcomes holistically. Cervical cancer management services need to be decentralized so that those in rural areas have easy access. Given that those with co-morbidities and high parity have better CC management, CC services need to be tied to co-morbidity and antenatal/post-natal care and management services.

9 - Digital Technologies and Election Management in Zimbabwe: Pseudo-democratic Transition and Contorted Delirium?

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; This article examines the extent to which the adoption of biometric voter registration in election management in Zimbabwe has appeared a phantom on the horizon regarding democratisation. While the emergence of digitalised election management brought with it expectations of credible electoral processes and outcomes in a country with a history of rampant electoral malpractices in manually managed processes, the phenomenon is yet to yield positive results regarding democratisation in Zimbabwe. Despite the shift from manually managed electoral process to a digitalised approach, the quagmire of irregularities has persisted in Zimbabwean elections. This is largely attributable to the trajectory of governance in Zimbabwe which appears to militate against the exploitation of the opportunities presented by digital technologies in democratising elections in the county. This said, the conclusion drawn from this article is that the configuration of political power, particularly issues of the breach of the democratic principles of separation of power and separation of personnel, are disingenuous to technology-induced democratic transition to credible elections. Secondary research was used to obtain data for this article as data were gathered from books, journal articles, newspaper articles and institutional reports.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Torque Mude, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and Public Management, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. Research Fellow, Regional Integration and AfCFTA Cluster, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Kigali, Rwanda. Email: mudetorque@gmail.com; mudeta@staff.msu.ac.zw; torque.mude@un.org&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Promoting sustainable development goals: Role of higher education institutions in climate and disaster management in Zimbabwe.

This article seeks to explore the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management (DRM). The study is based on the qualitative desk review, thematic and document analysis and uses the theory of change to facilitate a road map for HEIs in strengthening professional human development, policy consistency in dealing with climate-induced natural disasters (CINDs) research and policies. Academic journals covering the role of HEIs in climate and disaster management in Zimbabwe were selected on google scholar. Reviewed documents include universities’ curriculum documents, government disaster policy documents and other related disaster management policy protocols. The article’s findings reflect that HEIs in Zimbabwe have been engaged in climate change education and DRM as the country and the region are prone to threats posed by extreme weather events in the form of tropical cyclones and extreme droughts. The article concludes that HEIs core mission that includes public engagement to advance achieving sustainable development goals in Zimbabwe is growing at a steady pace to find ways to avert the impact of climate change and put strategies in place to respond to disaster to minimise social, environmental and economic losses posed by disasters. Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) is enhancing people’s resilience in Chadereka village in Muzarabani through disaster preparedness training. National University of Science Technology (NUST) is also training communities on disaster concepts, disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response.

The importance of social work roles in disaster risk management in Zimbabwe

This study was aimed at exploring the efficacy of social work roles in disaster risk management in Zimbabwe in the face of climatic changes. It was carried out in Binga district, Matebeleland-North province using the qualitative methodology and a case study design. The study sample was comprised of 8 practicing social workers. Snowballing and purposive sampling techniques were used to select these participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using an interview guide. Thematic content analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. It was found that social workers play essential roles before, during and after disasters. On disaster preparedness, it was established that social workers assume roles of educators, community workers and disaster planners. Moreover, it was found that they play the roles of case managers, administrators of social protection and counselors during the disaster response phase of disaster risk management. Subsequently they also act as advocates, development facilitators as well as monitoring and evaluation personnel in the disaster recovery phase. As per the findings, the study recommends that social workers be recognized as essential in disaster risk management at both policy and practice level. Further, there is need to enhance social work training education for flexibility and contextual application of social work knowledge in the field of disaster risk management for quality realization of green social work in Zimbabwe.