In his input Mr Ramatlakane observed that there was a need to act in a manner that would enhance democracy and ensure trust in participatory democracy. The failure of national parliaments to comprehend and neutralize undisclosed private donor funding interests could compromise and weaken the governments' ability to deliver quality services. It was, however, clear that public funding for election campaigns remained a critical contributor to the promotion of multiparty democracy. He stated that as an international associated institution of parliaments the IPU needed to create mechanisms to ensure that we achieve uniformity on how we manage political party funding and uphold transparency and accountability. He expressed the view that political parties should adhere to procedures that do not disadvantage them financially.