Challenges
20.16.
The following challenges have been noted:
a. Illegal mining activities leading to leakages and unlawful
dealing in mineral resources thereby prejudicing the State of
its much needed revenue.
b. Skewed global economic trade policies are a disadvantage on
economic growth to developing countries such as Zimbabwe.
c. Limited financial
programs in time.
resources
to
complete
development
Responses
20.17.
The following measures have been adopted as a response to
the challenges faced:
a. The Government is organising and empowering small scale
miners into formal entities to freely and legally prospect and
trade in mineral resources with Government.
b. Government continues to participate in international trade
platforms such as the Kimberley Process.
c. Government continues to partner with international community
and developmental partners to support these projects.
21. Article 23: Peoples’ Right to National and International
Peace and Security
Constitutional and Legislative Measures
21.1. The Constitution obligates the State and every person, including
juristic persons, and every institution and agency of Government
at every level, to promote national unity, peace and stability.
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