24 2.6 Development and empowerment (1) All State and 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 citizens of Zimbabwe; (d) bring about balanced development of the different areas of Zimbabwe, in particular a proper balance in the development of rural and urban areas; and (e) rectify imbalances resulting from past practices and policies. (2) Measures referred to in this section must involve the people in the formulation and implementation of development plans and programmes that affect them. (3) Measures referred to in this section must protect and enhance the right of the people, particularly women, to equal opportunities in development. (4) The State must ensure that local communities benefit from the resources in their areas. 2.7 Food security The State must— (a) encourage people to grow and store adequate food; (b) secure the establishment of adequate food reserves; and (c) encourage and promote adequate and proper nutrition through mass education and other appropriate means. 2.8 Culture (1) All State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must promote and preserve cultural values and practices which enhance the dignity, well-being and equality of Zimbabweans. (2) All State and institutions and agencies of government at every level, and all citizens, must endeavour to preserve and protect Zimbabwe’s heritage. (3) All State and institutions and agencies of government at every level must take measures to ensure due respect for the dignity of traditional institutions. 2.9 Gender balance (1) The State must promote full gender balance in Zimbabwean society, and in particular— (a) the State must promote the full participation of women in all spheres of Zimbabwean society on the basis of equality with men; (b) the State must take all measures necessary, including legislative measures, needed to ensure that— (i) both genders are equally represented in all institutions and agencies of government at every level; and