Davies, Rob; Saunders, David
Stabilisation Policies and the Effects on Child Health in Zimbabwe
Sheffield, UK: Roape Publications, 1987

The purpose of this article is to assess the likely impact of stabilisation policies on the health of children in Zimbabwe. It begins with a discussion of some of the general methodological issues before going on to outline Zimbabwe's recent stabilisation experiences. It considers how adopted policies have affected general determinants of health status and secondly, health inputs. Finally it attempts to assess the extent to which these factors have affected the health status of children.

Keywords: Health; Children
Source: University of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box MP167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Government of Zimbabwe, Ministry of National Affairs, Employment Creation and Co-operatives
The Zimbabwe Report on the United Nations Decade for Women: 1985-1995
Harare, Zimbabwe: Ministry of National Affairs, Employment Creation and Co-operatives, 1995

An overview of the present status of women, the policies that have been put in place to encourage women and effectively empower them to articulate their lives in as much democratic and unhindered way as men. The report shows that the government and people of Zimbabwe still have a lot of things to do to make sure that the existing gender gaps are
eliminated quickly.
ZWRCN was set up in 1990 by a group of women with the main objective of enhancing the position of women in Zimbabwe through collection and dissemination of materials and information of Gender and Development issues. The group also aimed at facilitating the work of development planners, implements and beneficiaries.

Keywords: Empowerment; Poverty; Decision - Making
Source: Ministry of National Affairs, Employment Creation and Cooperatives, Zimbabwe.

Gwaunza, Elizabeth C
The Implications of the Legacy and Post- Apartheid Transformation in Southern Africa for Family Life, the Position of Women and Prospects for Democracy and Participatory Development - with Particular Reference to Zimbabwe
Switzerland: IUCN, 1993

This paper is about the effect on family life of colonial policies, the liberation struggle and post-colonial transformation and how this has impacted on women and children, the ideological philosophy that prompted calls and influenced policies for the advancement of women and what form such policies have taken at both government and non-government levels. Also looks at women's participation in development and the democratic processes, the influence of the UN agencies and NGO's in facilitating such participation.

Keywords: Democracy; Law
Source: WLSA P.O. Box UA171 Union Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Email:wlsa@mweb.co.zw

Made A. Patricia; Matambanadzo, Isabella
Beyond Beijing: Strategies and Visions Toward Women's Equality
Harare, Zimbabwe: SADC Press Trust, 1996

This publication calls for policy change and every day practice, so that women and girls live a better life. Women in Zimbabwe have been marginalised from the mainstream of development. More so, the worthy cause that is being fought - the recognition of the role of women in the economy is critically looked at by many Zimbabwean men and women alike.

Keywords: Domestic Violence; Abuse
Source: Gender and Media Development Project, P.O. Box 6290, Harare Zimbabwe.

Manzini, Nomcebo
Gender Violation and Peace
Harare, Zimbabwe: Southern African Regional Institute for Policy Studies, 1995

The author of this document advocates for a world free of gender violation. She argues that gender violation is a state where women are often subjected to unjust discrimination on the grounds of sex and not competence.

Keywords: Democracy; Conflict
Source: Southern African Regional Institute for Policy Studies, 4 Deary Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Matshalaga, Neddy
The Gender Dimension of the Urban Informal Sector: the Case of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe: Institute of Development Studies, 1995

A paper on gender and development looking at empirical evidence on gender dimensions of informal sector, gender relations at household level and policy recommendations on gender development in Zimbabwe.

Keywords: Democracy; Entrepreneurship
Source: Institute of Development Studies, P.O. Box MP 167, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Mazambani, D and Gumbo, D J
Report of the Proceedings of The South-South Environment Linking National Workshop: Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe: ENDA- Zimbabwe, 1992

This report outlines the positions of most of the African Governments with focus on the Zimbabwe scenario.

Keywords: Environment; Policies
Source: Enda Zimbabwe, Box 3492, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Moyo, Sam; Mutuma, PM.; Mangonya, S
An Evaluation of Agricultural Extension Services Support to Women Farmers in Zimbabwe with Special Reference to Makonde District
Harare, Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Institute of Development Studies, (ZIDS) 1989

This report presents the results of an investigation of the nature and patterns of agricultural extension services to women and their effectiveness in Zimbabwe. It is based on a detailed survey of Makonde District in Mashonaland West province, focusing on the relationship of agricultural extension services to the various socio-demographic, resource structure, economic, organizational, and perceptual features of women farmers. It also assesses the activities, practices and perceptions of agricultural extension workers and administrators as part of a broader attempt to evaluate agricultural extension policy within the framework of government overall agricultural policy.

Keywords: Gender; Agriculture; Research; Media
Source: ZIDS, P O Box 880 Harare, Zimbabwe.