For any progressive minded person, or for anyone genuinely interested in development, One could take time to read about Comrade Nyoni of Zimbabwe who apart from having the a merit as a minister for Small and Medium Enterprise for the ZANU P.F led government of Zimbabwe, she also has a merit of being a comitted worker rular devolpment on grass roots level.
As a figurehead for the Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress of Zimbabwe Comrade Nyoni recieved the Right Livelihood Award in the Swedish Parliament in 1993. In the Acceptance speech, Comrade Nyoni reflected over the meaning of a people cntered outlook on development as she said "Winning this award is a reflection of the quality of people I work with and the Communities we serve. It is an honour not only for me personally but also for all the women of Zimbabwe, particularly the rural women who have taught me to be wise and patient but above all to be a strategist.
We are delighted that our conviction that a people's culture is an essential mobilising tool for development has received this International recognition. Indeed for us, this is the rootedness, the culturally appropriate path to development. We have pursued it for the last 12 years. This approach gives authenticity and power to the people. As major experts in their own culture, people thus take control of their development theory and practice."
The above said is as true today as it was then
the whole Acceptance speech can be read at
http://www.rightlivelihood.org/orap_speech.html
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