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Background, Progress, Setbacks, Disappointments, and Threats

WHY ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY FAILS TO MEET STAKEHOLDERS’ EXPECTATIONS IN TANZANIA COMPARED TO SOME GROWING DEMOCRACIES IN AFRICA

Tanzania has experienced over three decades of multi-party democracy since its formal reinstatement in 1992. Despite this, the foundation and pillars of its democratic systems remain weak, with progress alarmingly slow. Stakeholders have repeatedly called for a comprehensive overhaul of the country's legal frameworks to better accommodate and promote democratic principles and institutions. Unfortunately, these persistent recommendations have yet to yield meaningful reforms. To address these challenges effectively with the support of KAS Tanzania, Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles H. Kitima (PhD) and Mr. Uzima Justin have authored two insightful books. These works provide an in-depth analysis of the issues undermining Tanzania's democratic structures and offer practical recommendations for fostering a more robust and inclusive democratic framework.

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The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) express heartfelt gratitude to the many organizations, experts, and stakeholders whose contributions have made this book possible. Their efforts have resulted in a valuable resource for promoting constitutional literacy in Tanzania, drawing on extensive research and analysis conducted both locally and internationally.

Special thanks go to the electoral bodies—IEBC in Kenya and IEC in South Africa—whose staff generously shared their expertise and best practices. Their insights have been instrumental in shaping recommendations for a credible and robust electoral system in Tanzania.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles H. Kitima (PhD) and Mr. Uzima Justin Milele for their dedication to gathering, analyzing, and presenting the research. Their commitment has been key to delivering this impactful work, which aims to strengthen democracy in Tanzania. Happy reading!

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