Fast Track Land Reform and Household Food Security in Zimbabwe

The research attempted to demystify the Zimbabwean land reform that was spear headed by war veterans in Zimbabwe. This research investigated the impact of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) in 2000 on Household Food Security. It was generally assumed that the programme did not improve Household Food Security. To verify that assertion the research used questionnaires in a survey research design. The questionnaires were administered to 322 household heads that had been selected by the random stratified sampling method in Mutare District. The results established that Household Food Security in Mutare District improved after the implementation of the FTLRP. The national grain storage however was depleted because the new farmers reduced the production levels set by the former white farmers. The research therefore recommends an orderly and sustainable transition of Land Reform in future programmes to enhance national grain reserves. This also further improves the Household Food Security.

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Abraham Mudefi went to Kutama College for his Secondary Education. He later acquired the following qualifications Dip Educ, Dip in Trg Mgt, HND - HRM, B. Sc Geo & Env. Studies, Masters in Educ Admin and a Masters in Human Ecology. Abraham is currently in Development work. Abraham is married to Grace and has two lovely daughters Tendai and Tatenda.