Thread by @RealHauleGluck

Today’s democratic systems rely on political parties as one of the main ways of channelling different views and securing a variety of interests in the political decision-making process. Political parties play a crucial role in establishing public authorities, formulating policies

and implementing them. The effectiveness and credibility of parties have a fundamental impact on the nature and success of democracy. They are of the utmost importance for the legitimacy of the whole political system and..,

constitute a necessary precondition for the effectiveness of the democratic process.

Political parties in Tanzania are facing a serious crisis in public confidence. They are being increasingly criticised and sometimes regarded as corrupt and serving narrow interests. In general, from the public’s perception, they often lack internal democracy…,

accountability and equality.

This decline in confidence in political parties results in distrust in the democratic system as a whole, and, consequently, indifference towards political institutions and lack of interest in the political process.

This phenomenon is best illustrated by decreased participation and low turn-out in elections.

I am convinced that, in order to restore public confidence, our political parties should step up efforts aimed at developing intra-party democracy as well as the accountability and..,

transparency of their decision-making bodies.