Is a human rights approach to the economy what Botswana needs?

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The challenges for the Boko administration have technically been set out, before it even thinks of implementing its own economic plans. However, the new administration says it wants to anchor its economic roadmap on human rights. Is this really what Botswana needs, asks Mmegi Staff Writer, TIMOTHY LEWANIKA

The execution of Botswana’s economic roadmap has been forged through following National Development Plans (NDP) which have been designed to reflect the policy choices and developmental goals of different national leaders.

The sixth administration of President Duma Boko has promised to anchor its economic policy on human rights, an unprecedented approach which differs from the development goals of past governments.

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