Botswana's democracy only tangentially comes from the kgotla. The rules of the kgotla allowed Tswana males (no women or minorities) over thirty to voice their opinions on the chief's proposals. However, no vote was taken. The chief announced the kgotla consensus, which may or may not have been a consensus. Khama by his behavior and attitudes was very important in both encouraging a democratic system, encouraging a efficient economy, and minimizing tribalism and corruption. Like the chiefs he tended to promote these goals in a fairly authoritarian manner.