ABOUT US
A photograph of young women who particpated in the "Women in Leadership Winter School" in Kariba (July 2019)
Zimbabwe Institute is a policy think tank which engages various stakeholders through facilitated high level dialogue aimed at building consensus and providing strategic leadership. The stakeholders include political parties with representation in Parliament, Parliament of Zimbabwe, Government Ministries, Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs), Media Organizations and Chapter 12 Commissions amongst others. Through facilitated dialogue, ZI works with the different stakeholders to nurture and promote democracy and to promote gender equality and inclusion.
Over the last 21 years, ZI has participated in political and civil society processes and events which have been impactful. Examples include the formation of Zimbabwe’s first Government of National Unity, (GNU), in which ZI supported dialogue among the 3 political parties and helped to build consensus. For more on ZI’s work with political parties click here. Under CSO Strengthening and Advocacy, click here, ZI works with Heads of Civil Society Coalitions and Networks in advocacy efforts around proposed bills. In addition, ZI has coordinated advocacy efforts involving more than 60 CSOs and produced over 26 position papers to government on constitutional amendments and alignment. ZI’s relationship with the Parliament of Zimbabwe, remains vital to supporting the effectiveness of Parliament through capacity building initiatives offered to Staff and Administration of Parliament as well as Members of Parliament.
Delegates attending the Peace Pledge signing ceremony in Bulawayo, (August 2023)
A photo of women who participated in the #Break the bias gender equality training in Bulawayo
Delegate participating at the media training workshop on election reporting in Bulawayo August (2023)
Women attending a multistakeholder dialogue meeting on the economy in Harare (April 2018)
Women leaders from CSOs participating at the Women Leaders Summer School in Nyanga, (Nov 2016)
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Our Mission
To facilitate consensus-building amongst key stakeholders, including state actors, political parties, and civil society, in a way that is informed by in-depth research and seeks to enhance democracy.
Delegates participating at the media training workshop on election reporting in Bulawayo
Delegates attending the Peace Pledge signing ceremony in Bulawayo
Our Vision
Our vision is to enhance the engagement of key stakeholders in building a tolerant, peaceful, and democratic Zimbabwe.