constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 CHAPTER 2 NATIONAL OBJECTIVES 8 Objectives to guide State and all institutions and agencies of Government (1) The objectives set out in this Chapter guide the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level in formulating and implementing laws and policy decisions that will lead to the establishment, enhancement and promotion of a sustainable, just, free and democratic society in which people enjoy prosperous, happy and fulfilling lives. (2) Regard must be had to the objectives set out in this Chapter when interpreting the State's obligations under this Constitution and any other law. 9 Good governance (1) The State must adopt and implement policies and legislation to develop efficiency, competence, accountability, transparency, personal integrity and financial probity in all institutions and agencies of government at every level and in every public institution, and in particular-(a) appointments to public offices must be made primarily on the basis of merit; (b) measures must be taken to expose, combat and eradicate all forms of corruption and abuse of power by those holding political and public offices. (2) The State must ensure that all institutions and agencies of government at every level, in particular Commissions and other bodies established by or under this Constitution, are provided with adequate resources and facilities to enable them to carry out their functions conscientiously, fairly, honestly and efficiently. 10 National unity, peace and stability The State and every person, including juristic persons, and every institution and agency of government at every level, must promote national unity, peace and stability. 11 Fostering of fundamental rights and freedoms The State must take all practical measures to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in Chapter 4 and to promote their full realisation and fulfilment. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 6