The modernization of Political Parties in Argentina: The first step towards a competitive political reform

There is a political reform that does not consist in modifying any law, but the bylaws and organic letters of political parties. The Political Parties Reform would contribute to open the debate on the amendments of national legislation and would constitute a very importante step heading to the strengthening of democracy. Thus, the internal political practicies of every party would help them differentiate among them, not only by its ideas but also by their own democratic methods.

Mercedes Llano is Coordinator of the Program of Modernization of Political Parties at the Center for the Openning and Development of Latin America (CADAL). She has a B.A. in Political Sciencies and Public Administration (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo); she was granted a Certificate on Political Studies at Institute d´Études Politiques (2001 – 2002) (Toulouse, FRANCE); and is currently attending a Master on Administration and Public Policy (Universidad de San Andrés) and a post-graduate study on Public Opinion (FLACSO).

Gabriel Salvia is the General Director of the Center for the Openning and Development of Latin America. He is the editor of the publication “Burocratómetro”, and author of the reports “Congreso y gasto público en Argentina” (CADAL), “La reforma del estado en el Congreso Nacional” (Mercado Libre), “Congreso, Intervencionismo y corrupción” (Probidad) and “La democracia y sus desafíos” (Revista Apertura). He is member of the Editorial Council of the Magazine Perspectiva - Revista Latinoamericana de Política, Economía y Sociedad.