60 SECTION 8 CONCLUSION: WAY FORWARD In conclusion we would like to draw attention to all the recommendations that follow each of the sections. Some of these are short term while others are long term. We however would like to single out some that we believe need immediate and urgent attention to initiate the process towards building the Zimbabwe we all want. We therefore recommend the following: 1. Since in our analysis of the different Constitution drafts produced by government and civil society there are no fundamental or ideological differences that are irreconcilable or non-negotiable, it is urgent that a Commission comprising representatives of all stakeholders be appointed immediately to come up with a democratic, home-grown Constitution utilising the information already gathered by government and civil society and submit the draft to a referendum by mid2007. The challenge is to produce a constitution around which there is national consensus and this is only possible when everybody is brought on board in the drafting of the new constitution. 2. We believe there can never be a substitute for national dialogue process around critical issues such as land, micro-economic policies, constitutional debate, electoral framework, human rights, governance and national reconciliation. We wish to urge government to accept an inclusive consultative process on these issues. These are issues that have negatively impacted on the image of the country in the eyes of the international community. In most of these issues government tends to talk to itself rather than to its people. 3. It is critical that a credible independent Land Commission or authority be established to ensure transparent, equitable and fair land distribution. It is important that all stakeholders recognise that the on going land re-distribution process is irreversible and interested parties should buy into the process. A mechanism should be put in place to resolve all land acquisition disputes and for the reconciliation of all parties through mediation and reparation. 4. Government should immediately initiate a process in parliament to repeal or amend POSA and AIPPA in order to create an environment that is conducive to free dialogue and public debate on all issues of concern in order to bring about the healing and reconciliation as well as a rapid national economic recovery. 5. Once constitutional reforms are underway, steps must be taken to build bridges with the international community but particularly with those development partners who have significantly contributed to our development in the past. The country needs a lot of support: Balance of Payment, Trade and Investment,