Mbeki Foundation: ‘Moyo’s contribution to agrarian policy deserves serious study’
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation extended its “heartfelt condolences” following the death Professor Sam Moyo‚ who “resisted the temptation to serve as a mouthpiece and propagandist for established and dominant social groups”. Moyo‚ who “is credited for his sustained research on land and agrarian reform in Zimbabwe”‚ died in a vehicle accident on Sunday in New Delhi.“Those who have had the privilege to work with Moyo attest to his deep intellectual insight‚ his generosity of spirit and loyalty to the cause of the emancipation of the ordinary African masses‚” the foundation said.“In addition to his humility‚ Moyo commanded respect because of the quality of his work and the honesty and integrity of the output. He resisted the temptation to serve as a mouthpiece and propagandist for established and dominant social groups.”It is for the latter that Moyo’s “immense contribution to agrarian policy and political economy deserves serious study”.“The academic community on the continent is challenged to reflect on the obligation it has to produce more and more Professor Moyos‚” the foundation said...
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