2025-2026 ASC AfCFTA Enlightenment Summer-Winter School

About the Summer-Winter School

Program Overview

The 2025-2026 ASC AfCFTA Enlightenment Summer-Winter School focuses on transformative AfCFTA-driven industrialization and legacy reclamation in marginalized rural-urban and resettled communities across Zimbabwe, Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.

This intensive master class program aims to bridge the development gap through informed dialogue between development partners including government ministries, industry, private sector, local authorities, academia, researchers, traditional leaders, and the public.

Objectives

The program seeks to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by Africa through:

Imparting skills on transformative AfCFTA-driven industrialization
Promoting development-oriented dialogue among stakeholders
Fostering understanding of the AfCFTA initiative's transformative potential
Building capacity for digital-era legacy reclamation

Concept Note

The African Development Context

Over the last six decades, the African continent has undergone profound changes characterized by a combination of challenges and opportunities. Despite a wealth of human and natural resources and various pan-African initiatives (Lagos Action Plan, Abuja Treaty, AGOA, TICAD, NEPAD, UNECA, Africa Agenda 2063), socioeconomic depression remains pronounced across Continental Africa.

A comparative analysis shows that while Africa's per capita wealth increased marginally from $4,720 in 2015 to $6,394 in 2025, other continents saw exponential growth from $39,020 to $61,752 over the same period. This "contradictory development paradox" highlights the urgent need for transformative approaches to Africa's development challenges.

The solution lies in systematic adoption, implementation and monitoring of a "Transformative AfCFTA driven industrialization program" that integrates past experiences, present challenges, and future opportunities into a strategic tool for accelerated growth aligned with the digitally advancing global village.

Course Components

Afrocentric Definition

Transformative AfCFTA driven industrialization program

Research Methods and Data Analysis

For effective business administrative management

Disaster Management & Climate Change

Humanitarian emergencies for restoration

Monitoring and Evaluation

For effective institutional business systems

AI and Cyber Security

For effective administrative management

Education & Entrepreneurship

Innovation for transformation of communities

Peace & National Security

Terrorism and development management

Conflicts & Migration

Peace, refugees and development

Trade & Industrialization

Inclusivity, integration and industrialization

Smart Resilient Villages

Modern rural settlements and transformation

Infrastructure Development

Rural-urban investment for transformation

Agro-industrial Parks

Agribusiness, food security and development

Program Duration

Duration: 1 Week

Course Component Duration: 2.5 hours each (12 Course Components × 2.5 hours)

Mode of Learning: Face to Face and ONLINE

Qualification: Certification with specialization in defended field/course

School Schedule

Summer & Winter School Sessions

Venue	Summer School Session		Winter School Session		Tuition Mode
Venue	Beginning	Ending	Beginning	Ending	Face to Face	Online
Harare	24.11.2025	28.11.2025	23.03.2026	27.03.2026	✓	✓
Mutare	01.12.2025	05.12.2025	06.04.2026	10.04.2026	✓	✓
Gweru	08.12.2025	12.12.2025	25.05.2026	29.05.2026	✓	✓
Bulawayo	15.12.2025	19.12.2025	08.06.2026	12.06.2026	✓	✓
Victoria Falls	05.01.2026	09.01.2026	06.07.2026	10.07.2026	✓	✓
Masvingo	09.02.2026	13.02.2026	15.06.2026	19.06.2026	✓	✓
Kariba	02.02.2026	06.02.2026	16.03.2026	20.03.2026	✓	✓
Mutoko DTC	07.12.2026	11.12.2026	09.03.2026	13.03.2026	✓	✓
Tsholothso	12.01.2026	16.01.2026	27.07.2026	31.07.2026	✓	✓
Domboshava TC	14.12.2026	18.12.2026	13.04.2026	17.04.2026	✓	✓
Insiza	16.02.2026	20.02.2026	18.05.2026	22.05.2026	✓	✓
Wedza DTC	07.09.2026	11.09.2026	20.04.2026	24.04.2026	✓	✓
Mhondoro Ngezi	14.09.2026	18.09.2026	04.05.2026	08.05.2026	✓	✓
Chinhoyi	21.09.2026	25.09.2026	02.06.2026	05.06.2026	✓	✓
Mberengwa	23.02.2026	27.02.2026	11.05.2026	15.05.2026	✓	✓
Neshuro DTC	05.10.2026	09.10.2026	22.06.2025	26.06.2026	✓	✓
Gokwe Centre	12.10.2026	16.10.2026	13.07.2026	17.07.2026	✓	✓
Chiredzi	09.11.2026	13.09.2026	20.07.2026	24.07.2026	✓	✓
Lupane	26.01.2026	30.01.2026	27.04.2026	30.04.2026	✓	✓
Chivi DTC	16.11.2026	20.11.2026	03.08.2026	07.08.2026	✓	✓
Marondera	23.11.2026	27.11.2026	10.08.2026	14.08.2028	✓	✓

Note: Registration is ongoing for all venues as adjustments and alterations could be effected conveniently.

Registration & Fees

Registration Information

Target Beneficiaries

Directors, Managers and Administrators
Parliamentarians
Section Heads & Leaders in Government Ministries
Local Authorities
Industry, Private Sector, Businesses
Public; Churches; Associations
Traditional Leaders

Registration Fees

Face to Face mode: 385 US$
Online mode: 330 US$
Equivalent ZiGs: @ Prevailing Bank rate

Fee covers tutorials, meals, refreshments, secretariat/logistics, certificates

Note: Send Proof of Registration to Secretariat

Bank Account Details

Africa Change Development Studies Institute / ASC AfCFTA Studies Centre

Branch Code (CBZ)	6535
Savings Account	61462171570034
NOSTRO	61462171570024
SWIFTCODE	COBZZWHAXXX
Online Registration	ZikiMallZimbabwe.com → Africa Change Development Studies Institute → Pay Tertiary Fees

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support Our Initiative

Due to the complex nature of conducting Special Master Classes, the Africa Change Development Studies Institute / ASC AfCFTA Studies Centre makes a humble appeal for sponsorship from philanthropists and progressive circles who share a passion for championing noble humanitarian causes.