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Botswana

Botswana. A personal perspective. What image comes to mind when you hear the word ………… . Animals?. Kalahari Desert?. The Bushmen?. No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency?. Not sure where it is??. It’s here!! . And its neighbours are ……. South Africa Zimbabwe Namibia Zambia.

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Botswana

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  1. Botswana A personal perspective

  2. What image comes to mind when you hear the word …………

  3. Animals?

  4. Kalahari Desert?

  5. The Bushmen?

  6. No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency?

  7. Not sure where it is??

  8. It’s here!!

  9. And its neighbours are ……. • South Africa • Zimbabwe • Namibia • Zambia

  10. Botswana is unique!

  11. What makes Botswana unique?

  12. African ‘success story’

  13. Stable democracy

  14. Economic development

  15. Stability breeds success Model of African development Poorest country in world in 1966 Highest average economic development in world since 1966 70% desert 0.7% arable land

  16. Rule of law Not a day of public unrest since independence in 1966 Landmark Supreme Court cases overturned government policy Conflict with Namibia over Caprivi Strip resolved in ICJ

  17. From Kgotla • Kgotla: political centre + court • Every tribe has a Kgotla • Customary law • Meeting place, ceremonies etc. • Consensus-seeking • Anybody can speak!

  18. To Parliament • Constitutional democracy • Parliament + Courts • Courts • British common law • Traditional customary law

  19. Strong political leadership Three Wise Men 1885 Khama III, Sebele I & Bathoen I sought UK protection from invading Zimbabwe and South Africa tribes UK set up Bechuanaland protectorate No UK interest in Botswana: no resources Botswana received protection but was never occupied

  20. Chief SeretseKhama Kgotla Chief Visionary Symbol of pride in Botswana

  21. SeretseKhama & Apartheid • British & South African anger over his marriage to Ruth, a white English woman • Batswana never had a problem with the marriage • Sir SeretseKhama overwhelmingly elected President in 1966 • Powerful symbol of democracy, equality & justice for all

  22. What’s the smartest thing that Sir SeretseKhama did before independence in 1966?

  23. Keep the discovery of diamonds a secret

  24. ……otherwise Botswana probably would stillbe the Bechuanaland Protectorate!

  25. Growing international reputation

  26. Botswana role in WWII

  27. Peace-keeping role Regular contributor to UN peace keeping missions 1992-93 Operation Restore Hope in Somalia 1993-94 Rwanda after genocide and in Mozambique BDF currently in Eritrea/Ethiopia and in Darfur, Sudan

  28. Strategic outlook on development • Diamonds-based investment strategy • 50/50 partnership with De Beers • Profits used for education, health & infrastructure

  29. AIDS eradication Significant impact of AIDS Government resolve National Strategic Framework 2010 – 2016 Prevention, Reduction, Care & treatment

  30. Zero tolerance on corruption • Corruption is a serious problem in Africa • Transparency International rates Botswana highly in terms of its low corruption (30 out of 177 countries) • Australia is ranked at 9, the USA at 19 • New Zealand is ranked No. 1

  31. Strong leadership in attacking dictatorial regimes • President Khama critical of rogue African states & tribal conflict & human rights abuses • Strong supporter of UN peace-keeping missions • Model of African development

  32. President Khama critical of Mugabe regime & political corruption

  33. Diplomatic relations

  34. Botswana – Australia relations Bilateral relationships Botswana aid in NSW bush fires Strong business & mining links Student exchange program Current moves to establish a Botswana – Australia Association in Canberra

  35. Equality & Human Rights • Botswana is one of a few African countries to avoid colonial occupation and/or oppression • Botswana flag underlines the importance of racial equality and positive black/white relations in Africa

  36. Gender equality Landmark case 2012 SALC brought gender inheritance case to High Court Women granted right to inherit property Customary law contravenes the Constitution

  37. Unity Dow: first female HighCourt judge

  38. The future • Vision 2016 • Political resolve: democracy is hard! • Investment in education • Prosperity, productivity & innovation • Compassion, justice & community • Safety & security • Openness, democracy & accountability • Morality & tolerance • Unity & pride

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