in the Senate104. As a result, the country has witnessed an increase in representation of women in Parliament as they make up to 34% of the 8th Parliament that is 32% in the National Assembly and 48% of the Senate. Zimbabwe’s National Assembly’s Deputy Speaker and the President of the Senate are both female. The election of Senators under a party-list system of proportional representation inherently favours women in that female and male candidates are listed alternately with the list being headed by a female candidate. Administrative Measures, Policies and Institutions 6.3 In order to create a supportive environment for gender parity in politics and decision making positions, Government has taken a number of measures. Government has embarked on a process to review and align enabling legislation that creates Boards, Councils, Authorities and Institutions to reflect 50/50 representation of men and women in all elective and non-elective boards and all government institutions. 6.4 Government is also finalising the development of the Women in Politics and Decision Making Strategy. This strategy is an affirmative action framework providing strategies to achieve gender balance in politics and decision making positions. The strategy is in line with the Constitution and provides measures to ensure attainment of a 50:50 representation of men and women in politics and other key decision making positions. 6.5 Government is implementing capacity building programmes for sitting and aspiring women leaders. These programmes are aimed at enhancing assertiveness and leadership confidence in women to 104 Sections 120 and 124 Page | 84