Who Serves on UZA Development Committees?
There are two committees, DC East (the Development Committee East for Harare, Manicaland, Mash Central, Mash East & Mash West) and DC West (the Development Committee West for Byo, Mat North, Mat South, Masvingo & Midlands).
Objectives of the Development Committees
- Strengthen party leadership structures
- Support the election of UZA candidates to parliament and local government
- Increase party funding & capacity
- Review and make recommendations regarding party policies and issues
- Evaluate the effectiveness of party activities
Functions of the Development Committees
Leadership development
- Put in place key performance measures for assessing the effectiveness of the party structures at all levels thereby ensuring that UZA party leaders carry out the duties
- Prepare the party for proposed goals including fundraising campaigns, elections or other special activities
Elections support
- Increase UZA party visibility within local communities
- Amplify activities for UZA political campaigns
- Promote awareness of UZA candidates who are contesting in elections
Fundraising, capacity building & action plans
- Actively support and promote party membership, fundraising and activities
- Shape action plans and coordinate community engagement activities
Policies & Issues
- Identify priority issues and shape action plans to address them
Monitoring & compliance
- Make recommendations to streamline the effectiveness of the party
- Make recommendations for oversight and distribution of party resources
Who serves of the Development Committees?
Current active members who are:
National Executives
Provincial Leaders (All Wings)
Aspiring candidates from the provinces, who have demonstrated consistent leadership in their communities.
The Committe Chairpersons for the Dcs are appointed by the National Executive Committee.
