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Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
- EnglishThe State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must protect and foster the institution of the family and in particular must endeavour, within the limits of the resources available to them, to adopt measures for—
(a) the provision of care and assistance to mothers, fathers and other family members who have charge of children; and
… (Sec. 25)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
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(2) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must endeavour to secure—
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(d) the implementation of measures such as family care that enable women to enjoy a real opportunity to work. (Sec. 24)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
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(2) The State must adopt reasonable policies and measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to ensure that children—
(a) enjoy family or parental care, or appropriate care when removed from the family environment;
… (Sec. 19)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
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(2) Members of the Zimbabwe Land Commission must—
(a) be chosen for their integrity and competence in, and knowledge and understanding of, the best practices in land management and administration; and
(b) reflect the diversity of Zimbabwe’s population, in particular its regional interests and gender balance.
… (Sec. 296)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
- English(1) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must endeavour to facilitate rapid and equitable development, and in particular must take measures to—
(a) promote private initiative and self-reliance;
(b) foster agricultural, commercial, industrial, technological and scientific development;
(c) foster the development of industrial and commercial enterprises in order to empower Zimbabwean citizens; and
(d) bring about balanced development of the different areas of Zimbabwe, in particular a proper balance in the development of rural and urban areas.
… (Sec. 13)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
- English(1) Public administration in all tiers of government, including institutions and agencies of the State, and government-controlled entities and other public enterprises, must be governed by the democratic values and principles enshrined in this Constitution, including the following principles—
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(d) services must be provided impartially, fairly, equitably and without bias;
… (Sec. 194)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
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(2) The principles of good governance, which bind the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, include—
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(i) recognition of the rights of—
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(iii) women, the elderly, youths and children;
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(j) the equitable sharing of national resources, including land;
… (Sec. 3)
Public Institutions and Services
Zimbabwe
- EnglishThe State must take all practical measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to provide social security and social care to those who are in need. (Sec. 30)