Browsing by Author "Moyo, M."

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    Biofuel Policy as a Key Driver for Sustainable Development in the Biofuel Sector: The Missing Ingredient in Zimbabwe’s Biofuel Pursuit
    (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2013-12-14) Moyo, P.; Moyo, M.; Dube, D.; Rusinga, O.
    As global warming continues to be a challenge, there is urgency to look into fossil fuel alternatives for sustainable energy supplies which have also been hastened by the volatility of crude oil prices and the fact that fossil fuel depletion is clearly in sight. Zimbabwe has not been spared of the negative effects of climate change which have affected both the food and energy sectors. This has proved to be a major challenge for the sustainable development of the country’s economy. In an effort to be energy independent, the country has for over decades looked into the prospect of utilising its vast biomass resources to produce biofuels. These programmes have been met with a number of challenges which has seen most such projects not succeeding. The current paper gives a narration of the history of biofuel programmes in Zimbabwe looking at their driving factors and reasons that led to their collapses. Lack of a national biofuel policy is identified as the major factor that has been the missing link in the past and must be addressed. The paper goes further to call for the crafting of a National Biofuel Policy for Zimbabwe highlighting the major thematic issues it would need to cover. An implementation plan for the programme has been proposed
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    Foundations of Academic Accreditation: The Role of Institutional Research in Supporting Quality Assurance Efforts
    (IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2025) Chasokela, D.; Moyo, M.; Phuthi, N.
    Institutional research (IR) is an essential component of quality assurance in higher education and plays a key role in academic accreditation processes. This book chapter explores the foundations of academic accreditation and the role of IR in supporting quality assurance efforts. It covers topics such as the purpose of accreditation, the accreditation process, the role of IR in accreditation, and the challenges and opportunities for IR in the context of accreditation. The chapter will be useful for Institutional Research professionals, administrators, and faculty members who are involved in the accreditation process. The purpose of this book chapter is to provide an overview of the foundations of academic accreditation and the role of IR in supporting quality assurance efforts. The chapter begins by exploring the purpose of accreditation, including a discussion of the key organizations and standards.