Thematic Analysis of Zimbabwe’s Proposed Draft Constitution

This report analyzes the COPAC draft constitution (prior to the Jan. 2013 final draft) under the following themes: limited presidential powers democratic, regular, free and fair elections fundamental rights the doctrine of constitutionalism separation of powers and devolution of powers. The report concludes that, overall, the draft constitution is better than the previous constitution of Zimbabwe. It is a step forward in the process of building democracy in Zimbabwe as it captures the critical aspect of separation of powers, embodies the culture of fundamental rights, constitutionalism as well as limited presidential authority.