As demand for accountability grows, the place of the access to information law in political processes is becoming critical more than ever before, especially around the issue of campaign financing. The already the implementation of the Political Parties Fund, established by the Political Parties Act12, and which sets the threshold for political parties to receive funds has been problematic. The Act allows for regulated contributions to parties and candidates, to form campaign finance committees, and to account for funds received. In the race for National Assembly seats successful candidates spent 50% more than those who did not win. Political parties play a fundamental role in democracy and governance, and we must put pressure to have them strengthened and shaped to serve the interests of their members, the good of the nation.

Source: The Star August 18, 2021 11:58 UTC