1b Who the booklet is for
The booklet is designed for communities, their local leaders and the
agencies that support democratic development and community empowerment.
It is being produced in seven Zimbabwean languages.
1c How the booklet was produced
The need for such a booklet to inform the Zimbabwean people was
expressed at a national workshop on the Agreement organised by the
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Archdiocese of Harare. In
addition, ZimRights and community facilitators asked ACPD to produce a
guide to the Agreement. The Agreement, signed on 15 September 2008 has
been difficult to implement.
However it is still important, nationally and internationally, as a
basis for dialogue on how to resolve the Zimbabwe crisis. The booklet
was produced through the community publishing process, which combines
technical information with the creativity of communities.
1d How to use the booklet
The booklet is designed to be read and discussed by groups, rather than
individuals. Each short chapter provides a simplified summary of
sections of the Agreement on a theme, with drawings and questions to
assist readers in discussing the theme. A group of readers, a study
circle, chooses its own facilitator, unless they already have an
experienced facilitator, and secretary, and decide when and where to
meet . The facilitator should ensure that group members understand what
they read and can apply it to their own situation. S/he should treat
all group members fairly, and help the group focus on the topic,
without any person talking too much or remaining silent.
The secretary should keep notes. The ideas of the group and the
readership response, should be given to the agencies distributing the
booklet.
Community views will help the national agencies that are seeking solutions to our differences and problems through dialogue. – Kubatana
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