control capital and to have the economy serve human needs rather than accept the continuous sacrifice of working people to such ideological constructions as competitiveness, free markets, and the alleged requirements of globalization. Twist of trade union power from membership to information The impacts of the growing informal sector Social Dialogue Definition of Social Dialogue Social Dialogue is defined to include all types of negotiations or simply the exchange of information between, or among representatives of governments, employers and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy. It is perceived as an instrument of democracy, which promotes consensus building for the national good. Prerequisite for Social Dialogue The following are key conditions for Social Dialogue: Establishment of a Social Dialogue culture; cultivation of a Social Dialogue mindset; establishment of effective institutions for Social Dialogue; political tolerance and social cohesion for the sake of national development. Social Dialogue approaches in Zimbabwe The approach to Social Dialogue is two-pronged. The National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) under the banner of smart partnership is pursuing the broader initiatives. Secondly, resolving of national socio-economic problems through negotiations is pursued within the auspices of the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF). Smart partnership and NECF The Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management Ltd. (CPTM), created by Commonwealth Heads of Government in 1995 promotes networking between governments, business and labour organisations. It involves partnership among government, business and labour at the national, regional and international levels, helping Commonwealth countries to make the
control capital and to have the economy serve human needs rather than accept the continuous sacrifice of working people to such ideological constructions as competitiveness, free markets, and the alleged requirements of globalization. Twist of trade union power from membership to information The impacts of the growing informal sector Social Dialogue Definition of Social Dialogue Social Dialogue is defined to include all types of negotiations or simply the exchange of information between, or among representatives of governments, employers and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy. It is perceived as an instrument of democracy, which promotes consensus building for the national good. Prerequisite for Social Dialogue The following are key conditions for Social Dialogue: Establishment of a Social Dialogue culture; cultivation of a Social Dialogue mindset; establishment of effective institutions for Social Dialogue; political tolerance and social cohesion for the sake of national development. Social Dialogue approaches in Zimbabwe The approach to Social Dialogue is two-pronged. The National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) under the banner of smart partnership is pursuing the broader initiatives. Secondly, resolving of national socio-economic problems through negotiations is pursued within the auspices of the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF). Smart partnership and NECF The Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management Ltd. (CPTM), created by Commonwealth Heads of Government in 1995 promotes networking between governments, business and labour organisations. It involves partnership among government, business and labour at the national, regional and international levels, helping Commonwealth countries to make the
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