81. 95-03-08: Statement By Botswana, HE Mr. B. K. Temane (EN) The botswana government has given high priority to the provision of Social Since the 1977 National Policy on Education, the botswana government has http://www.un.org/documents/ga/conf166/gov/950308100635.htm

Statement The electronic version of this document was prepared at the World Summit for Social Development by the United Nations Development Programme in collaboration with the United Nations Department for Public Information.This version has been posted online by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Reproduction and dissemination of the document - in electronic and/or printed format - is encouraged, provided acknowledgement is made of the role of the United Nations in making it available. Date last posted: 25/01/2000 15:35:30 Comments and suggestions: esa@un.org

82. Intl Countries / Botswana : Botswana, Botswana Government, Botswana Organi Intl Countries, Botswana References from government and business entities inBotswana. http://www.rmis.com/sites/intlcbotsw.php?mcat=Intl Countries&scat=Botswana

83. Taipei Times - Archives Outraged Bushmen take on botswana government in a Kalahari courtroom At issueis the decision by Botswana s government in 2002 to cut off water, http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2004/07/05/2003177787

Mon, Jul 05, 2004 News Editorials e-Industry e-Service ... e-Education 192756500 visits Front Page * Death toll from Mindulle's rains rises * President wants committee to monitor shooting probe * Construction to start on new WTC for New York ... Restaurants Back Issue Full List TaipeiTimes Advertise Employment FAQ About Us Contact Us Best View in Mozilla Search Advanced Search Most Read Story Most Viewed Photo Login ... Free sign up! Print Mail Wikipedia Outraged Bushmen take on Botswana government in a Kalahari courtroom 20,000 YEARS: The famed southern African indigenous group is struggling against a government that wants it to leave its tribal land for good, and all because of 'cost' AFP , MAUN, BOTSWANA Monday, Jul 05, 2004,Page 7 The plight of southern Africa's earliest inhabitants, the San Bushmen, comes to the fore today when Botswana's high court begins hearing a landmark land case in the Kalahari desert. A group of 243 San Bushmen are challenging their resettlement from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of the world's largest sanctuaries and an area they have been calling home for the past 20,000 years. "We are determined to remain on our ancestral land," said Mathambo Ngakaeja, a Bushman and co-ordinator of the Botswana chapter of the Working Group on Indigenous Minorities in Southern Africa.

84. Reuters AlertNet - BOTSWANA: San Rights Groups Split violations by the botswana government against the San of the CKGR. do notwant to close the door to negotiations with the botswana government . http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/5a7aac1bcbb2b74afc9757c680557f57.h

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85. Nov 2001, Milking Cow For Investors: Findings From Botswana Botswana s government has implemented a programme of achieving sustainable The botswana government sets the minimum wage for the lowest job only. http://www.cleanclothes.org/publications/01-11-botswana.htm

An updated version of this text is publisized in the report " Made in Southern Africa ". It gathers information on labor conditions in sub-saharan Africa. "Milking cow for investors" Findings from Botswana In April 2001 Trade Union Research Project (TURP), located in South Africa carried out research on Botswana's garment industry. Researchers visited factories and interviewed management, trade union representatives, Governmental organizations, as well as garment workers. Botswana is a landlocked, generally semi-arid Southern African country. It is a small population of approximately 1.6 million people, which is threatened by the highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Africa. Economically, it is considered an African success story with an employment rate, per capita income and currency value exceeding even those of South Africa. The government posted a P150 million (R195 million) budget for the 1999/2000 fiscal year. Foreign exchange reserves, which can cover the costs of 28 months of imports, are amongst the highest in the world. The country rates the fourth highest African country on the United Nations human development index and 48th on the UN's gender empowerment measure. Adult literacy stands at 74.4%. The country's economy grew at an average of 7% during the 1990s and it has been one of the fastest growing countries in the world since 1965, achieving an average growth rate of 13% from 1970 to 1990.

86. Chinese, Botswana Presidents Hold Talks Mogae reiterated that the botswana government firmly supports China s national He also praised the botswana government s pursuit of the policy of http://english.people.com.cn/english/200006/12/eng20000612_42830.html

Help Sitemap Archive Advanced Search ... PHOTO GALLERY INTERACTIVE Message Board Feedback Voice of Readers China Quiz ... Employment MIRROR U.S. Mirror Japan Mirror Tech-Net Mirror Edu-Net Mirror Tuesday, June 13, 2000, updated at 16:21(GMT+8) China Chinese, Botswana Presidents Hold Talks President Jiang meets President Festus Mogae of Botswana President Jiang Zemin and visiting Botswana President Festus Mogae held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Monday afternoon. They exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of common concern. Jiang said President Mogae has paid several visits to China since 1976, and is witness to the great changes that have taken place in China since the country's reform and opening-up drive. Jiang expressed his appreciation over Mogae's great efforts in pushing forward the friendship between the two countries, stating that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 25 years ago, cooperation in the political, economic, trade and other sectors has been fruitful. China is satisfied about the healthy growth of relations, and is grateful to the Botswana government for its pursuit of the One-China Policy and its support on the human rights issue and other issues.

87. The Republic Of Botswana ..- The Government Of Botswana Web Site The government of botswana Web Site the official botswana place on the Web.Information on country, government, tourism, business and economy, http://www.gov.bw/

88. CIA - The World Factbook -- Botswana Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bc.html

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89. Welcome To Botswana Media Consultative Council (BMCC) Online ! A nonprofit, non-government organization promoting the democratic development of multi-media in botswana. http://www.botswanamedia.bw

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90. Botswana Accountancy College Private sector financial skills college subsidised by the government of botswana and the Debswana Diamond Company. http://www.info.bw/~bac/

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91. Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And International Cooperation - Index Of Ministries Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.gov.bw/government/ministry_of_foreign_affairs.html

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92. Botswana - Government thousands windows on the world constantly updated. http://www.exxun.com/Botswana/d_gv.html

exxun.com america europe africa ... world Evolving xxlarge UNion - thousands of windows on the world - constantly updated Home Countries Flags Maps ... Notes and Definitions Botswana Republic of Botswana Flag Introduction Map Geography ... Music Translation Government Botswana Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Botswana conventional short form: Botswana former: Bechuanaland Dependency status: void Government type: parliamentary republic Capital: Gaborone Administrative divisions: 9 districts and 5 town councils*; Central, Francistown*, Gaborone*, Ghanzi, Jwaneng*, Kgalagadi, Kgatleng, Kweneng, Lobatse*, Northwest, Northeast, Selebi-Pikwe*, Southeast, Southern Dependent areas: void Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK National holiday: Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) Constitution: March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 Legal system: based on Roman-Dutch law and local customary law; judicial review limited to matters of interpretation; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government

93. Bank Of Botswana - Welcome Legislation, speeches, a list of financial institutions, and information on Puladenominated government bonds. http://www.bankofbotswana.bw/

Search Recent Economic and Financial News 13th September: DCI records highest weekly gains this year The Domestic Company Index (DCI) of the Botswana Stock Exchange recorded the highest weekly gain for the year, closing the week ending 9th September at 3444.91, up 1.94 percent. This large upward movement came on the back of strong gains from several listed companies. Both the volume and the value of shares traded fell. For the year to date the DCI has risen by 19.26 percent. 13th Septemer: BoBC auction results Below is a summary of the auction results of the Bank of Botswana Certificates (BoBC) maturing on September 28, 2005. Issue BoBC 280905 Total Subscribed (P million) Total Allotment (P million) Stop-Out Price (P) Stop-Out Yield (percent) Simple Rate (percent) Weighted average yield of winning bids (percent) Simple rate for weighted average winning bids (percent) Weighted average price of winning bids (P) Minimum winning bid yield (percent) Maximum bid yield (percent) Days to Maturity Note: BoBC 280905 - Bids above P99.566 received full allotment and bids at 99.566 received around 99.22 percent of the amount applied for. 12th September: Further sharp rise in inflation In August, inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased further to 9.6 percent, up 1.4 percentage points from 8.2 percent in July. The 9.6 inflation rate is 2.6 percent higher than the upper limit of the Bank of Botswana’s revised inflation objective range for 2005 of 4 – 7 percent. Most significantly, the annual rate of price increase for

94. Botswana Facts - Government, Economy, Water. Information when planning a botswana safari or vacation Facts that make botswanaprosperous, safe and dynamic include democratic institutions, http://www.botswana-safari.net/botswana_facts.html

HOME SAFARI REGIONS CHOBE MOREMI OKAVANGO MAKGADIKGADI ... PRIVATE RESERVES BOTSWANA GUIDE COUNTRY INFORMATION BOTSWANA FACTS BIRDS OF BOTSWANA BOTSWANA MAMMALS ... TRAVEL TIPS SAFARI PLANNING SAFARI REQUEST ONLINE PLANNING BOTSWANA SAFARIS HONEYMOONS ... Back to Top of Page Botswana is a landlocked country within Southern Africa. Botswana's neighbouring countries are South Africa to the south, Zimbabwe to the east and Namibia to the north and west. The Republic of Botswana originally a British protectorate called Bechuanaland Protectorate gained its independence after 80 years on the 30thSeptember 1966. Botswana's government is a Parliamentary Republic based on multiparty democracy; the country is lead from the capital Gaborone and by the current president "His Excellency Festus Mogae."

95. History Of Botswana - Gem Of Africa - Republic Of Botswana Official government site provides a short history of this country from the arrival of western missionaries in the early 19th century, through the years of British domination, to its current independent state. http://www.gov.bw/gem/history_of_botswana.html

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96. Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) Government | Botswana's Government | Bots botswana s government botswanas government. Background Geography People government Economy Communication Transportation Military http://www.travelblog.org/World/bc-gov.html

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97. Geological Survey Of Botswana gathers, collates, assesses and disseminates information related to the rocks, minerals and groundwater resources of the country. http://www.gov.bw/government/geology.htm

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98. Latest News - Republic Of Botswana government owned newspaper. http://www.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi

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99. MSC Homepage government aided Catholic institution, located in Francistown in the Northern part of botswana. http://www.info.bw/~msc/

To learn more about Mater Spei Pula is a very important word in Botswana. It means rain in our language, which is very important in such an arid climate. Pula is also our main unit of currency. It is also used as a wish of good luck. Click here to Learn a few Setswana Words You are visitor number to this page

100. GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: Botswana Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/botswana.html

Law Library of Congress Global Legal Information Network Library of Congress Guide to Law Online ... Index Botswana Republic of Botswana Constitution Executive Judicial Legislative ... General Sources (includes LC Portals: Botswana CONSTITUTION March 1965, effective 30 September 1966, amended in 1997 - table of contents (Ditshwanelo) EXECUTIVE President Government Attorney General JUDICIAL COURTS: High Court; Court of Appeal LEGISLATIVE PARLIAMENT: Parliament , consisting of the Ntlo ya Dikgosi [House of Chiefs] and the National Assembly NATLEX: Botswana (International Labour Organisation) database of national laws on labor, social security and related human rights Bank of Botswana (Botswana Bank) includes bank acts and regulations [return to top LEGAL GUIDES AND MISCELLANEOUS GUIDE: Multinational Reference (Law Library of Congress) Multinational Collections Database: Botswana (Law Library of Congress) provides bibliographic information on materials in our reference collection World Law Index: Botswana (Australasian Legal Information Institute) World Legal Materials from Africa: Botswana (Cornell Legal Information Institute) [return to top GENERAL SOURCES Portals to the World: Botswana (Library of Congress)

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