Jabulani Garwi

Jabulani Garwi is an academic researcher, diplomat, and development practitioner specialising in sustainable development and African rural studies. With a strong interdisciplinary background, he holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Economic History from the University of Zimbabwe, a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies from the Midlands State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of the Free State, South Africa. Dr. Garwi's research spans various critical areas including rural development, livelihoods, poverty dynamics, agrarian systems, food security, and the interplay between climate change and agriculture. His expertise also extends to contract farming, a vital mechanism for connecting smallholder farmers to agribusinesses and improving their market access and resource availability. Through his academic work, Dr. Garwi has made contributions to the field, publishing scholarly articles, participating in international conferences, and engaging in policy dialogues with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. His research offers valuable insights and evidence-based recommendations, informing decision-making, shaping policy frameworks, and facilitating effective interventions for inclusive and sustainable development in rural Africa. Dr. Garwi's commitment to bridging the gap between academia and practice is evident through his active involvement in diplomatic and development initiatives.

Publications

Sustainable Practices for Agriculture and Marketing Convergence
Jabulani Garwi, Reason Masengu, Option Takunda Chiwaridzo. © 2024. 324 pages.
In the agricultural industry, factors such as environmental degradation, resource constraints, and climate change have left traditional agricultural practices inadequate in...
Emerging Technologies and Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture
Jabulani Garwi, Reason Masengu, Option Takunda Chiwaridzo. © 2024. 315 pages.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges and growing concerns about food security, the agricultural industry is at a critical juncture. Conventional farming practices...
Understanding Green Marketing in Agriculture: A Stakeholder Analysis in Angola
Jabulani Garwi. © 2023. 18 pages.
This chapter explores green marketing in Angola's agricultural sector through stakeholder analysis, considering environmental challenges and the threat of climate change....