Support to Referendum and Electoral Processes in Zimbabwe (REP)

Proyecto terminado

The referendum on a new constitution in Zimbabwe and the subsequent election due between March and June 2013 may lead to the return of violence. The project helps to mitigate potential electoral conflicts that may arise through capacitating the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC); structured dialogues among the political parties, CSOs and media; the establishment of Multi-Party Liaison Committees (MPLCs); and roll out of large-scale civic and voter education.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Zimbabwe
Governance
Política del sector público
Descentralización
01.12.2012 - 30.04.2014
CHF  1’550’000
Contexto

The Global Political Agreement (GPA) in Zimbabwe was a vital step to curb the debilitating economic and political situation in 2008. It brought a relatively stable political and economic situation. However, while this transitional arrangement was intended to last only for 18-months, it is now more than four-years and the basic institutional reforms for the referendum and election are yet to be finalized. The political environment also remains very restrictive and volatile with violations of free political activity.

Objetivos

To contribute for an environment conducive for free and fair referendum and elections in Zimbabwe.

Grupos destinarios

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Statutory bodies, Political Parties, CSOs and Media.

Efectos a medio plazo

  • Large-scale civic and voter education program is rolled out.
  • ZEC and other statutory institutions are exposed to election conflict management models.
  • ZEC and political parties have improved relationship.
  • Improved transparency of the referendum and election through poll watching.
  • Media is exposed to the practices of informed and unbiased reporting.
  • Subsequent electoral reforms are proposed based on post-referendum/election a review.
  • Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
    Crédito Cooperación al desarrollo
    Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
    ONG internacional o extranjera
    • EISA


    Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF    1’550’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF    789’555
    Fases del proyecto

    Fase 1 01.12.2012 - 30.04.2014   (Completed)