CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020
| Author | Chinaka, Melissa |
|---|---|
| Title | Post Fast-Track Land Reform Program in Zimbabwe. Sharing Responsibilities in Managing Trelawney Heritage Sites. |
| Summary | Valorization and use of less aesthetic, less known, underfunded, and neglected heritage sites lying on the territory of some Trelawney farms in eastern Zimbabwe by contemporary communities (mainly African Initiated Churches-AICs) is not alien to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean heritage management is western oriented, meaning it places more emphasis on tangible heritage values i.e. conserving and preserving heritage based on UNESCO`s guidelines. That often conflicts with local communities` initiatives with regards to use of archaeological sites and interpretation of heritage values. That is, AICs in Trelawney believe their use of archaeological sites reinforces their connections with their ancestors, who intercede for them in matters of daily life. This thesis presents the conflicting heritage values which are evident between heritage managers and the contemporary uses of heritage sites for spiritual vigils by African Initiated Churches that are often easily viewed as detrimental to the scientific preservation of archaeological sites. To some extent, the deteriorated state of Trelawney heritage sites is an after effect of the Fast Track Land Reform Program on these small and less accessible heritage sites. A lack of heritage awareness programs administered through the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) among the farmers resettled by the Zimbabwean government within various parts of Trelawney area. The Fast Track Land Reform Program planning or implementation process overlooked the inclusion of heritage stakeholders` views and advice. This equally overlooked the effects of socio-economic and political changes. Trelawney farms showcase the discussion about the complex conflicts in world view between various heritage stakeholders, partly impacted by the controversial Fast Track Land Reform Program in 2000. The thesis concludes with the argument that responsibilities in managing Trelawney heritage sites should be shared between the NMMZ and local communities in Trelawney. |
| Supervisor | Choyke Alice |
| Department | Medieval Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2020/chinaka_melissa.pdf |
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