Race Against Time

The Need for Legal and Institutional Reforms Ahead of Zimbabwe’s Elections

Summary

Recommendations

Methodology

The Global Political Agreement

Envisioned Reforms

Progress Made

The Constitution-Making Process

Electoral Reforms

Lack of Legal and Institutional Reforms

Restrictions on Rights to Freedom of Expression, Association, and Assembly

Presidential Powers to Legislate during Elections

No Meaningful Institutional Reforms

SADC Mediation

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