Is the Executive Director at the Sam Moyo African Institute for Agrarian Studies (SMAIAS). Before his appointment he served as the project manager and Deputy Executive Director respectively. His research interests are in agrarian labour issues and agricultural development in Africa. Over the last 15 years, his research has focused on examining the political economy of agrarian labour in Zimbabwe following Fast Track Land Reform Programme. Recent publications include: Land and agrarian reform in Zimbabwe: beyond white settler capitalism (CODESRIA, 2013), co-edited with the late Professor Sam Moyo. Walter holds a Ph.D. in Development( Agrarian Studies) obtained from the University of South Africa.
Is the Finance and Administration Manager responsible for financial management and office administration for the institute. He is a holder of a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Accounting, HND in Accountancy, ACCA-Diploma in Business Management and Diploma in Management for Executives at the University of Zimbabwe. Jeff has vast experience in the accounting field in both profit making and non profit making entities.
Contact details: jeff@aiastrust.org
