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Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

Zimbabwe

Representatives from the three parties in Zimbabwes unity government

The Zimbabwe programme aims to foster democratic dialogue between the three parties in the new unity government and Zimbabwean civil society.

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Representatives from the three parties in Zimbabwes unity government Campaign poster, Zimbabwe Campaign poster, Zimbabwe

Contact person for this programme is: Egbert Pos.

 

Programme news

Constitutional reform in Zimbabwe

Constitutional reform in Zimbabwe

News Article - 15 September 2009
In July, the Zimbabwe Institute (ZI), set up a number of activities in preparation of the country’s public consultations on constitutional reform, which are taking place until November.
Ministers from Zimbabwe visit The Netherlands

Ministers from Zimbabwe visit The Netherlands

Video - 2009
Video report on the visit of Zimbabwean Ministers Elton Mangoma, (Economic Planning and Industry) and Welshman Ncube (Industry and Commerce) to the Netherlands on April 24-25, 2009.
NIMD meets with Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

NIMD meets with Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

News Article - 09 June 2009
‘If you wanted a revolution in Zimbabwe, you shouldn’t have negotiated’ says Zimbabwe’s PM Morgan Tsvangirai as he starts a tour of Western capitals. Tsvangirai's first stop was The Hague, where he met with the Dutch PM and an NIMD delegation, headed by NIMDs President, dr. B. Bot
From enemies to partners: Zimbabwean Ministers talk about the difficult path of transition.

From enemies to partners: Zimbabwean Ministers talk about the difficult path of transition.

News Article - 29 April 2009
On April 24-25, two Zimbabwean Ministers, Elton Mangoma, (Economic Planning and Industry) and Welshman Ncube (Industry and Commerce), visited The Netherlands on their first trip to Europe since the inauguration of the new tripartite government in February this year.
Ministers from Zimbabwe visit The Netherlands on first trip to Europe

Ministers from Zimbabwe visit The Netherlands on first trip to Europe

News Article - 18 April 2009
NIMD is hosting Ministers Welshman Ncube and Elton Mangoma In The Hague to discuss the possibility of receiving support for democratic reforms in Zimbabwe with Dutch politicians and aid agencies. The Ministers will also meet with the Dutch Minister for International Cooperation Bert Koenders.
Zimbabwe: On the brink of collapse

Zimbabwe: On the brink of collapse

News Article - 16 December 2008
The Zimbabwe Institute's Isaac Maposa conveyed a sobering message at a meeting in press centre Nieuwspoort in The Hague December 2, 2008
Africa: new birth of democracy

Africa: new birth of democracy

News Article - 15 October 2008
A governance monitor finds democratic governance to be steadily improving in 31 out of 48 sub-Saharan African countries.
NIMD welcomes breakthrough in Zimbabwe conflict

NIMD welcomes breakthrough in Zimbabwe conflict

News Article - 13 September 2008
The agreement between Robert Mugabe and the opposition, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, has the potential to open a new chapter in the history of Zimbabwe.
Neighbours raise pressure on Mugabe

Neighbours raise pressure on Mugabe

News Article - 25 June 2008
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) called on the Zimbabwe government to postpone the presidential elections run-off scheduled for the 27th and hold talks with the opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai.

Southern African exchange: Zambian political parties visit South Africa

News Article - 20 December 2007
An exchange of experiences about the functioning of different democratic systems

At a glance ...

Political parties in parliament

• Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (PF)
• Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC)
• Movement for Democratic Change – Mutambara (MDC)

Key achievements in 2009

• Supported by NIMD, the work of the Zimbabwe Institute (ZI) focusses on advocacy for the return of a stable democracy and a peaceful transition in Zimbabwe. ZI has facilitated both the negotiations in the SADC dialogue process and the tripartite discussions on the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA). It has also helped the political parties prepare a constitutional outreach programme through country exchanges, induction training and the setting up of a joint secretariat.

Key partners

• Zimbabwe Institute (ZI)
• Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA)


 

 
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