HEAL ZIMBABWE - BASELINE STUDY REPORT Table 6 above shows that the respondents want National Peace and Reconciliation structures at all levels given that all the response frequencies are within the range of 18 – 20%. The difference in the responses as shown in Table 6 above points to the conclusion that peace and reconciliation structures should be present at all levels. To buttress the proposition of decentralisation, one respondent said: “the NPRC should have structures from ward up to national levels in order to reduce shying away of people from national platforms. Local structures offer greater access and connection to the people and people are likely to spell out their will.”57 While explaining decentralisation issues, one respondent said “instead of establishing offices at ward level, let’s have justice committees” or “local liaison committees.”58 These structures were proposed to counter traditional structures that have become politically partisan by actively supporting specific political parties which is prohibited by the constitution.59 As such, respondents proposed the establishment of community structures to support local reconciliation processes as opposed to top-down peace and reconciliation interventions that lack local visibility. a le tor to lea in pea e In terms of involving other stakeholders in peace and reconciliation structures, one respondent said “if serious, the peace structure needs to be visible at ward and cell levels with a good reflection of the cross section of the society.”60 This reflection indicates the importance of stakeholders. The commission should involve different stakeholders in its operations and establish multi-sectoral synergies with civic society organization and other government departments. This maximizes the commission’s reach and mobilisation of Zimbabweans towards achieving a peaceful and reconciled country. To aid views about stakeholders’ involvement in the peace and reconciliation structures, respondents were asked to mention 5 different stakeholders who should lead in peacebuilding processes in Zimbabwe. Table 7 below shows frequencies of survey respondents’ views in response to the question: which five actors should take the lead in peacebuilding processes in Zimbabwe? il in pro e Stakeholder Percentages Government (NPRC) 32.8 Civic Society Organisations and Independent parties 19.0 Political parties 14.6 Church 11.9 International community 7.3 Individuals 5.6 Community 4.6 Traditional leaders and village heads 4.0 Total 100.0 Anti-Coruption Trust of Southern Africa. (2017). Report on Capture of Zimbabwean Traditional Leaders for Political Expediency. ACT-Southern Africa. Kwekwe. 60 Personal interview with Residence Association leaders in Karoi on the 13 of June 2016. 59 33