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Galleries & report: Zimbabwe Constitutional Consultation Workshop Forest gate (UK)
The Zimbabwean Constitution Coalition (UK), a grouping of Zimbabwean civic organisations formed for the purpose of facilitating Diaspora participation in the writing of a new constitution for Zimbabwe, held a Constitutional workshop on Saturday 17 July, Forest Gate, London.
The Zimbabwean Constitution Coalition (UK), a grouping of Zimbabwean civic organisations formed for the purpose of facilitating Diaspora participation in the writing of a new constitution for Zimbabwe, held a Constitutional workshop on Saturday 17 July, Forest Gate, London.
The Objectives of the workshop were:
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To launch the UK Diaspora consultations.
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To discuss the Constitutional Parliamentary Select Committee (COPAC) methodology for collecting views and ensure an understanding of COPAC talking points.
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To explain the roll out and duration of Diaspora consultations.
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To give out the materials to be used in the consultation.
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To answer any questions relating to Diaspora participation in the COPAC led constitution making process.
The meeting was attended by representatives of organisations that wish to participate in this important national process. The final product of the UK consultations will be a position paper which will be submitted to COPAC.
For more information visit ZIMMC website.
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