Convergence for the Development of Mali

Convergence for the Development of Mali (French: Convergence pour le développement du Mali, CODEM) is a political party in Mali. Its emblem is a distaff and its slogan is "Let's count on our own strengths first" (Comptons d’abord sur nos propres forces).

History

The party was established on 23 May 2008 by five MPs; Alassane Abba, Housseini Guindo, Marie Sylla, Saran Sinaté and Souleymane Guindo.

In the 2013 parliamentary elections it won five seats, becoming the fifth largest party in the National Assembly.^[1]

References

External links

• Official website

Political parties in Mali
With MPs	Rally for Mali (66) Union for the Republic and Democracy (17) Alliance for Democracy in Mali (16) Alternative Forces for Renewal and Emergence (6) Convergence for the Development of Mali (5) African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence (5) National Congress for Democratic Initiative (4) Party for National Rebirth (3) Party for Economic Development and Solidarity (3) Patriotic Movement for Renewal (3) Alliance for Solidarity in Mali (3) Democratic Alliance for Peace (2) Social Democratic Convention (2) Movement for the Independence, Renaissance, and Integration of Africa (2) Malian Union for the African Democratic Rally (1) Change Party (1) Union for Democracy and Development (1) Party for the Restoration of Malian Values (1) Union of Patriots for Renewal (1)
Without MPs	Alternation Bloc for Renewal, Integration, and African Cooperation Citizens' Party for Revival Malian Rally for Labour Party for Civic and Patriotic Action Party for Independence, Democracy and Solidarity Party for Solidarity and Progress Rally for Democracy and Progress Rally for Education about Sustainable Development Rally for Labour Democracy
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