Botswana's Critical Transition
Botswana's new government is attempting to reimagine the state-citizen relationship as diamond revenues collapse and public trust erodes.
The country has experienced a decline in state performance indicators in recent years, despite being known as Africa's "beacon" and "oasis" of stability.
- Economic mismanagement and soaring unemployment are major concerns, with 60.3% of respondents in the 2024 Afrobarometer study expressing dissatisfaction with the country's overall direction.
Citizens decry economic mismanagement and soaring unemployment.
Historically, Botswana's officials have managed diamond revenues prudently, investing in education, health, infrastructure, and social welfare programmes.
Author's summary: Botswana's government seeks to transform its relationship with citizens amidst declining diamond revenues and public trust.
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