Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is Tanzania’s ruling political party, founded on the principles of nationalism, unity, social justice, and democratic governance. Its goals and objectives reflect the historical struggles of Tanzania and its vision for a just, prosperous, and united nation. The following outlines CCM’s core aims as derived from its ideology and guiding principles.
1. Safeguarding National Independence and Sovereignty
CCM is committed to defending Tanzania’s independence, freedom, and sovereignty. The party ensures that the country remains united under one government system for both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, preserving national integrity and unity.
2. Protecting Freedom and National Dignity
The party seeks to protect and strengthen the freedom of the nation and its citizens, ensuring that Tanzanians live with dignity, self-respect, and pride in their country.
3. Building Unity and Self-Reliance
CCM promotes national unity and self-reliance in line with the principles of the Arusha Declaration. The party believes that true development must be driven by Tanzanians themselves through collective effort and shared responsibility.
4. Upholding Party Ideology and Ethical Leadership
The party ensures the implementation of CCM’s political ideology, rooted in the values of TANU and ASP. It promotes ethical, patriotic, and service-oriented leadership as envisioned by the founders of the party.
5. Ensuring Social and Economic Justice
CCM believes that every citizen has the right to benefit from society and to protect their life and property according to the law. The party works to ensure fairness and equality in economic and social opportunities.
6. Promoting Employment and the Dignity of Work
The party advocates for a society where everyone who is able to work has the opportunity to do so. CCM recognizes work as the foundation of human dignity and the legitimate source of income.
7. Supporting Farmers, Workers, and Fisherfolk
CCM upholds the rights and development of farmers, workers, and fishermen. It ensures that all workers are fairly compensated and that the wealth they produce contributes to national development.
8. Strengthening Democracy and Rule of Law
The party supports the use of democratically elected institutions to ensure citizen participation in governance. It upholds accountability and equality before the law for all citizens.
9. Upholding Democratic and Cultural Values
CCM ensures that Tanzania is governed according to democratic principles and respects the cultural values of its people.
10. Promoting Patriotism and National Unity
The party works to build and protect national pride, patriotism, and unity among Tanzanians, encouraging collective responsibility for national development.
11. Respecting Human Rights
CCM is committed to upholding human dignity in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ensuring freedom, equality, and justice for all citizens.
12. Ensuring the National Economy Serves the People
The party believes that the national economy should be people-centered and serve the collective interests of the nation rather than a few individuals.
13. Strengthening Public Institutions
CCM ensures that the government and public institutions function efficiently to serve citizens, promote participation, and foster sustainable development.
14. Responsible Use of National Resources
The party emphasizes proper management and utilization of national resources to promote social and economic development, reduce poverty, ignorance, and disease.
15. Equality Without Discrimination
CCM upholds equality for all citizens regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or social status.
16. Fighting Corruption and Social Evils
The party is committed to eliminating corruption, favoritism, tribalism, bribery, exploitation, and all forms of injustice and moral decay.
17. Combating Ignorance, Poverty, and Disease
CCM continues to lead efforts to eradicate poverty, illiteracy, disease, and corruption as major obstacles to national development.
18. Promoting Ethical Politics
The party strives to foster healthy political relations among all political parties, guided by ethics, respect, peace, and democracy.
19. Strengthening African Unity and International Cooperation
CCM supports cooperation with other African political parties and nations to strengthen African unity and promote good neighborly relations.
