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The Manifesto of the Movement for Democratic Change: Parliamentary Elections 2005
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)
2005

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This Manifesto represents a covenant between the MDC and the people of Zimbabwe to create a new beginning. Together we will build a new Zimbabwe in which there is liberty, freedom, prosperity, job opportunities, justice, safety and a living wage.

Our party symbol is the open hand; signifying tolerance and inclusiveness. In this Manifesto, each finger represents our commitment to five critical areas of that require urgent redress:

a) a sound economy,
b) agriculture and livelihoods
c) a new Constitution and Good governance,
d) the Social Agenda
e) Women and Youth

OUR VISION FOR A NEW ZIMBABWE
The MDC’s vision of a new Zimbabwe is a country whereby all Zimbabweans are happy and content and have access to jobs, decent pay, food, housing, health, education and a better life. We aim to build an inclusive, just and fair Zimbabwe.

The MDC is the party of compassion, justice, solidarity, equality, empathetic leadership; a social democratic party. And we are a truly national party that recognises no ethnic, tribal, religious or racial boundaries. We offer the people a new Zimbabwe, a new beginning.

Our vision of a new Zimbabwe is rooted in national unity and integration, peace, security, democracy, equality and the rule of law.

We will build a just society in which no one need live in poverty.

We will provide opportunities for all in a Zimbabwe in which all Zimbabweans will have access to prosperity, happiness, liberty, jobs, decent pay, food, housing, health and education. We will build an inclusive, just and free country.

OUR VALUES
Our vision derives from the MDC being a responsible, inclusive, people-centred political party committed to social democratic values of:

• Social justice
• Freedom
• Democracy
• Equity and Equality

We are a party which puts the people first; we are guided and driven by the interests and aspirations of ordinary Zimbabweans.

Voting for MDC means restoring our future, our lives and our dignity and it is this which offers us a new Zimbabwe and a new beginning.

MDC’S FIVE KEY ISSUES
1. The Economy
2. Agriculture/Livelihoods
3. A New Constitution and Good Governance
4. The Social Agenda
5. Women and Youth

IMMEDIATE PRIORITES OF AN MDC GOVERNMENT
During its first 100 DAYS an MDC government will:

• Restore the rule of law
• Implement economic recovery measures that will create job opportunities
• Provide treatment and care to those suffering with HIV/AIDS
• Provide inputs and financial support to farmers, in particular those in communal and resettlement areas, in order to revive and increase food production
• Mobilise international donor support to ensure that no Zimbabwean goes hungry

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