3. STUDY OBJECTIVES This study intends to develop a national baseline understanding the state of peace and reconciliation in Zimbabwe and the peoples ’views on the implementation of peace and reconciliation processes in the country. The specific research objectives are: a) To propose a peace and reconciliation framework for Zimbabwe in the aftermath of the 2013 Constitution. b) To explore the state of reconciliation in Zimbabwe; c) To identify Zimbabwean citizens’ perceptions of previous and future peace, reconciliation and integration processes or efforts; d) To recommend programme priorities for the national peace and reconciliation process in Zimbabwe. Paricipants at a dialogue meeting supported by HTZ, Gutu. 15