Batswana encouraged to take up PhD scholarships

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Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) chief executive officer, Dr Happy Fidzani has said Batswana's reluctance to take up Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) scholarships may reflect badly on the country's economy.

He said this yesterday during a visit by Charles Tibone, assistant minister of Finance and Development Planning.
Fidzani said if Batswana remain reluctant to further their education, then the country will continue outsourcing skilled personnel from other countries.

He said one common reason that arises for people who don't want to further their education is that they want to build houses before they can leave to further their education. He said this mostly backfires as by the time people think of going back to school, they will have numerous commitments.

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