Unpacking UDC's economic and jobs rationale (Part 1)

The UDC fancies its chances in the upcoming election. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The UDC fancies its chances in the upcoming election. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Umbrella for Democratic Change's (UDC) electoral manifesto is no doubt a well-researched, well-written piece of their electoral agenda.

Although the party itself has not had the best record of being a reasonably effective opposition movement, their electoral targets, especially on the economy, are worth giving careful scrutiny and engagement.

It seems a reasonably gifted economics graduate crafted them. Botswana’s opposition parties have been done a great disservice when it comes to the level of engagement and scrutiny they are afforded.

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