Are we there yet? An evaluation of the impact of the Zimbabwe National Gender Policy on Gender Mainstreaming in Zimbabwe

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The year 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the Zimbabwe National Gender Policy (hereinafter referred to as the gender policy). In celebrating this milestone, it is prudent to evaluate how the gender policy has influenced gender mainstreaming. The paper addresses three fundamental questions viz; what are the changes (if any) that have occurred over the past decade? What are the challenges confronting gender mainstreaming efforts; and lastly what should be done to address the arising challenges? The above questions were answered through an analysis of the various sectors in Zimbabwe. Whilst acknowledging that the gender policy has kick started the mammoth process towards gender equality and equity, the paper recognises the challenges being faced and the great work lying ahead; it thus concludes that indeed Zimbabwe has taken off but is not yet there with regards gender equality and equity in all the sectors in Zimbabwe.