Our waste management project in Pomona is a regional and global success story which must be showcased to as many people as possible, the Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs, Monitoring and Implementation of Government Programmes Mrs Fananai Madambi, has said.
Speaking during a recent tour of our facility, Mrs Madambi said the project was “learning point” for the SADC region.
She said: “Geo Pomona, don’t tire. Receive as many delegations as possible. This is not just a local success, it’s regional and global.
“Zimbabwe is already on the map, and this project is drawing attention not because we are seeking applause, but because it works.
“As MEL champions, these are the kinds of projects we can cite as success stories. Evaluation isn’t just about summative reports at the end, there is formative evaluation that happens along the way. Already, we are seeing a cleaner environment.”
Mrs Madambi spoke about the importance of keeping track of national projects.
“What we want to communicate are the tangibles, the products of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning,” she said.
Mrs Madambi underlined that results should not be viewed only in terms of long-term outcomes, but through the entire results chain, including immediate impact and lessons learned.
“When we talk about results, we’re also looking at impact. And what is happening here resonates very well with our energy needs,” she said.
“We want to educate the nation to embrace Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, it’s not just for government or institutions; it’s an individual and national responsibility.”
Our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman Dr Dilesh Nguwaya explained that various stakeholders were welcome to propose partnerships.
