resulting in a lack of accountability for campaign finance. (p. 23) nomination process and shortly after the declaration of results. In order for this to be effective there also needs to be a clear mandate for an independent institution – possibly ZEC - to oversee respect for such regulations and to undertake campaign finance audits. UNCAC article 7.3 "Each State Party shall also consider taking appropriate legislative and administrative measures, consistent with the objectives of this Convention and in accordance with the fundamental principles of its domestic law, to enhance transparency in the funding of candidatures for elected public office and, where applicable, the funding of political parties." SADC PF, Norms and Standards for Elections in the SADC Region Part 3 (6). “The Electoral Commission should therefore be legally empowered to prohibit certain types of expenditures so as to limit the undue impact of money on the democratic process and the outcome of an election. It should be empowered to ensure that proper election expenses returns are submitted on time, to inspect party accounts, and for parties to have properly audited and verified accounts.” 13 14 The media landscape in Zimbabwe is largely dominated by the state-owned or governmentcontrolled media. Further, 17 years after the enactment of the BSA, which provides for community radio stations, the government is still to license community radio stations in the country. (p. 25) Current regulations such as Access to Information and Liberalise the electronic media sector, including issuing licenses for community radio stations. There needs to be comprehensive legal reform MEDIA No legal change needed Amendments in AIPPA, BSA, Broadcastin g Authority of Zimbabwe and Governmen t Parliament Freedom of the media Section 61-3 of the Constitution. BSA (Part II, Articles 3-2-e and 3-2-f, and Part IV). UN General Comment 34 (independence of media regulatory bodies) of 2010 Joint declaration on key challenges to freedom of expression by rapporteurs of UN, OSCE, OAS and ACHPR Freedom of expression, Freedom of the media, Right to access to information 56