After four decades of independence, since 1966 Botswana has developed from being one of the poorest countries in the world to a successful upper middle-income country. Its political and economic development has been exceptional largely due to good policy choices; utilization of capable State machinery and consistent economic development processes both at national and local levels.
Political Stability
The country has maintained a credible and successful multi party democracy system with elections every five years. It has also preserved the traditional chieftainship structure that has kept a good balance between modern and traditional approaches to national issues.
Government Effectiveness
Robust consultative processes have been developed in order to ensure that there is buy-in in decision making by all stakeholders. In this regard there is a strong partnership between government, the private sector and civil society.
Regulatory Quality
In order to maintain credible standards and quality, there are established regulatory controls. To mention a few, there is ministerial control within the Ministry of Education which ensures that the education system conforms to defined norms and standards. The Bank of Botswana is a regulatory body which among others, oversees and monitors the whole financial sector and ensures financial accountability.
Rule of Law
The Constitution of Botswana is the supreme law of the country which provides for constitutional and democratic governance. Its constitution establishes three principal organs of the state, namely the Executive, the Parliament and the Judicature. The operations of the three branches are subject to internal accountability mechanisms. The Executive implements policies, plans and other decisions, and spends as approved by Parliament. The Parliament is controlled by the requirement, as stipulated in the Constitution that its mandate be renewed in regular elections that are held every five years. The Judiciary which interprets the law oversees executive decision-making and action as well as interpreting the constitutionality of laws made by Parliament.
Control of Corruption
The Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has been set up specifically to monitor and deal with economic and white collar crime.
Voice and Accountability
Botswana’s current new President has challenged the nation in areas of concern summed up under the mnemonic four Ds which stand for Democracy, Development, Discipline and Dignity. This is borne out of a desire and in pursuance of inculcating a culture of accountability by the nation as a whole and also to further embed the national vision (Vision 2016), in particular that of being a caring nation.
By building Schools, The Anglican Diocese is contributing to a strategically planned and inclusive development dynamic ~
Botswana is a true gem of Africa. The size and shape of Texas it has grown from a cattle post country to that of a middle - emerging market economy.
For more than three decades, Botswana has had an extraordinary record of development, which can be attributed mainly to the following:
- Democracy and good governance;
- International goodwill
- Policy activism towards priority development
However the country is heavily reliant on Diamonds. Consequently, leadership implemented and committed to a strong diversification policy. But the pace of diversification has been slow and five other problems - all related to the structure of the economy - have dogged Botswana's development. All of which need to be tackled head on for the impressive gains to continue to be consolidated.
These are in no particular order:
- Inequality
- Unemployment
- Poverty
- Excessive dependence on the state
- A slow pace of citizen economic empowerment.
To transform itself from its current state and to continue to build on the country's past successess, Botswana must first create and sustain a development dynamic to move towards an Information and Entrepreneurial Economy.
The following four elements are singled out as critical in achieving Botswana's Development Dynamic:
- Quality Technology Rich Education and Training
- ICT Infrastructure
- Entrepreneurship
- Trade and Investment
A CHALLENGE OF THE LOCAL VILLAGE
Over the last 40 years, Botswana's economy has achieved one of the highest growth rates in the world, with diamonds and mining fueling much of the growth. It is the crown jewel of Africa: economically strong, politically stable, peaceful, with vast natural resources, strong credit ratings and low crime.
But for all of Botswana's progress and momentum, the country is plagued by one of the highest HIV/AIDS infection rates in the world. The fallout on children has been particularly harsh. As of 2007, nearly 120,000 children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. By 2010, one in five children in Botswana will be orphans.
By building Schools, The Anglican Diocese is contributing to a strategically planned and inclusive development dynamic ~
Botswana is a true gem of Africa. The size and shape of Texas it has grown from a cattle post country to that of a middle - emerging market economy.
For more than three decades, Botswana has had an extraordinary record of development, which can be attributed mainly to the following:
- Democracy and good governance;
- International goodwill
- Policy activism towards priority development
However the country is heavily reliant on Diamonds. Consequently, leadership implemented and committed to a strong diversification policy. But the pace of diversification has been slow and five other problems - all related to the structure of the economy - have dogged Botswana's development. All of which need to be tackled head on for the impressive gains to continue to be consolidated.
These are in no particular order:
- Inequality
- Unemployment
- Poverty
- Excessive dependence on the state
- A slow pace of citizen economic empowerment.
To transform itself from its current state and to continue to build on the country's past successess, Botswana must first create and sustain a development dynamic to move towards an Information and Entrepreneurial Economy.
The following four elements are singled out as critical in achieving Botswana's Development Dynamic:
- Quality Technology Rich Education and Training
- ICT Infrastructure
- Entrepreneurship
- Trade and Investment
A CHALLENGE OF THE LOCAL VILLAGE
Over the last 40 years, Botswana's economy has achieved one of the highest growth rates in the world, with diamonds and mining fueling much of the growth. It is the crown jewel of Africa: economically strong, politically stable, peaceful, with vast natural resources, strong credit ratings and low crime.
But for all of Botswana's progress and momentum, the country is plagued by one of the highest HIV/AIDS infection rates in the world. The fallout on children has been particularly harsh. As of 2007, nearly 120,000 children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. By 2010, one in five children in Botswana will be orphans.
