Botswana businesses optimistic despite recession

According to the International Business Report (IBR) survey, conducted by global accountancy and consultancy firm, Grant Thornton, Privately Held Businesses(PHBs) in  India, Australia and  Chile are the most optimistic in the world scoring over 70 percent in the global optimism/pessimism index for 2010, while countries such as Botswana, South Africa and China come second with scores of over 60 percent.

"Businesses in Chile, India, Australia, Vietnam and Brazil are the most optimistic in the world, all scoring over 70 percent.