The The Institute of Food, Nutrition
and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established
by the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) as an independent strategic
unit (Senate Decision Sen/64/86 of 1986). This strategic unit
was established to provide Zimbabwe and other countries in the
Southern African Developmetn Community (SADC) region with professional
human resources that is able to perceive and analyse food and
nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to
national level, ultimately culminating in recommendations for
sustainable strategies to reduce these problems and accelerate
overall national development.
The establishment of IFNFS in Zimbabwe
fitted in strategically with Zimbabwe's position as the coordinating
organ for Food Security in the region.
An Advisory Committee with representation
from industry, government and non-governmental organizations
as well as local and international institutions assists the
Institute in mobilising operational resources, books and equipment
required for teaching and research.The institute is currently
operating as a department in the Faculty of Science.
Mission Statement
The Institute seeks to produce dynamic
men and women, equipped with professional and entrepreneurial
skills that meet the needs of all food and nutrition- related
sectors.
The Institute's core business is:
Offering specialised training in food and nutrition sciences
based on up-to-date curricula and pedagogic techniques.
Offering affordable and reputable short-term
professional training programmes for personal development
and career enhancement for relevant sectors.
Undertaking, in partnership with industry
and the community, innovative research and offering consulting
services that address business and community problems.
Creating awareness of the importance of
science and technology in the whole food chain from production
through processing, marketing and utilisation.
Being available to advise Government and
the public on all problems related to food and nutrition.
Vision
Our vision is to be an internationally
recognised centre for food science and nutrition training
and research, offering high quality and affordable training
programmes and undertaking problem-solving research that meets
the needs of our country.
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