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Jabulani Garwi is a distinguished academic researcher, diplomat, and development practitioner with a focus on sustainable development and African development studies. Currently affiliated with the University of the Free State, South Africa, he possesses a diverse interdisciplinary background. Dr Garwi holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Economic History from the University of Zimbabwe, a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies from Midlands State University, and a Master of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from Bindura University of Science Education. Furthermore, he has acquired postgraduate qualifications in Sustainable Development and Sustainable Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of the Free State. Dr Garwi's research expertise spans a wide array of critical domains, including sustainable development, agri-tourism, rural development, livelihoods, poverty dynamics, agrarian systems, environmental management, project management, marketing, food security, and the intricate relationship between climate change and agriculture. He has contributed significantly to academia through his publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and books, which are indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus and other highly regarded platforms

Reason Masengu holds the position of Senior Lecturer of Marketing in the Department of Business Management at Middle East College, located in Muscat, Oman. In this role, he imparts knowledge in courses such as Global Marketing, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, and other subjects pertaining to the business management domain. He undertakes various responsibilities, including student counseling, developing curricula, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating teaching and learning activities. Reason holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Senior Member of the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe, and a Professional Member of the Australian Marketing Institute. As an ardent researcher in the fields of marketing, logistics, and supply management, he has acquired international exposure in administering research grants.