Create space for civil society in NDP 11 review

Universal Access: Every child in Botswana has the right to education
Universal Access: Every child in Botswana has the right to education

On Monday November   18, 2019, His Excellency President Dr. Eric Keabetswe Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered the State of the Nation Address.

In his introduction, His Excellency informed the nation that the current National Development Plan (2017 - 2023) is under review.

Recognising the contribution made by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the development of the nation, BONELA therefore appeals to His Excellency to ensure that space for CSOs to meaningfully engage in the review process is created.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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