As resolved by the 2012 Sefhare conference, we will be discussing the draft manifesto for the 2014 general elections. The key issues that we decided to focus on are the economy, labour, education, health, democracy, and housing and land administration. I wish to highlight the key issues that we propose in the manifesto which will be key priority areas for a BCP led government.
Governance and Democracy
Our democracy has stagnated. Countries that were under repressive regimes for many years while Botswana was considered the shining example of democracy have now overtaken Botswana. We have one of the weakest parliaments in the region in terms of independence from the executive and our oversight institutions such as the DCEC and the Ombudsman are controlled by the presidency. The BCP government will subject the constitution of the republic to a major review by the citizens. After 47 years of independence, we are mature enough as a nation to reflect over the type of constitution we need and graduate from a constitution crafted by the colonial masters.
