The SA Communist party (SACP) have pledged to throw its full weight behind the ANC-led alliance in order to insure an overwhelming victory in next year general elections.

"SACP is committed to participate fully and energetically in the 2009 elections, " SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande said on Tuesday.

Nzimande, briefing journalists at the end of the year SACP conference in Johannesburg, said the prospects of a election victory included strengthening and forging the alliance.

Nzimande said the SACP would continue to engage with the ANC on its manifesto.

Targeting not working

Commenting on the upcoming alliance economic summit, the SACP said the Reserve Bank policy on inflation targeting was not working and the summit was an opportunity for the alliance to discuss a better policy.

Nzimande said a review of inflation targeting was fundamental.

There was a need for a vigorous rural development strategy and full security, he said.

Sapa