ZIMBABWE ELECTION SUPPORT NETWORK ANNUAL REPORT 2010
ABOUT ZESN
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) is a coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations formed to co-ordinate
activities amongst these organization focusing on elections and electoral support in Zimbabwe. The primary objective of the Network
is to promote and strengthen democratic processes in the country, with special attention being focused on creating an environment
conducive for the conduct of free and fair elections. It also seeks to ensure that the electoral process is open, transparent, credible
and inclusive and conducted according to internationally acceptable standards, as reflected in the SADC Electoral Principles and
Guidelines.
ZESN's Vision is a Zimbabwe where a democratic electoral environment and processes are upheld
This is supported and substantiated by its Mission Statement that declares:
To promote democratic elections in Zimbabwe
The objectives of ZESN are:
• To enhance citizen participation in issues of governance and democracy.
• To promote democratic free and fair electoral processes through objectively and impartially monitoring and observing elections.
• To promote the creation of legal framework and election culture for free and fair elections.
• To effectively gather, disseminate and communicate objective information about elections and other democratic processes.
Values
In pursuing its vision, mission and objectives, ZESN is guided by the following values:
• Democratic, Free and Fair elections
• Secrecy of the ballot
• Democracy
• Mutual respect and tolerance
• Respect for human rights
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Peace
• Informed citizen participation
• Non-discrimination
• Gender equality
• Gender sensitivity
• Non-partisanship
• Honesty
• Independence
• People oriented
• Credibility
• Impartiality
Activities
In order to achieve the above objectives, members of the Network are grouped into taskforces, which implement activities all over
the country with secretariat coordinating the work.
ZESN focuses on the following activities
• Election Monitoring and Observation
• Public Outreach
• Research and Advocacy
• Media and Information
• Networking and Capacity Building
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PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS IN ZIMBABWE