ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This research was produced out of the efforts of many committed professionals. The researcher sincerely thanks P. Nenjerama, the Programme Coordinator, C. Mutandwa, the Programme Manager, and Ms. Mutonhori, the Programme Officer, for all the technical and professional support during the research process. Thanks too go to Ms. E. Mapuranga, who helped facilitate the fieldwork processes in Bindura, to ensure that the interviews and consultations were logistically possible. I would like to acknowledge heartfelt gratitude to the research team, namely: Rodgers Matsikidze; Mavis Chigumira and Yeukai Nhenderere for tireless work and energy. I also extend my profound appreciation to the Bindura and Hurungwe communities and other partners for their support and for taking their time to be part of the research. I would like to sincerely appreciate their contribution. Goodwell Kadzikano Leadership and Effectiveness Dynamics International Consulting P. O Box MP 1250, Mt. Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: 0912 489 960 / 0912 289 689 Email: hikombo@yahoo.com Birth Registration Research Report/2007 8