VP reiterates fight on poverty eradication

The policy shift from poverty alleviation to poverty eradication was pronounced by President Ian Khama in October 2009 in his inaugural address of 2009. Owing to this policy shift, we have committed ourselves to taking on the challenge of poverty eradication head on. In essence, we will not rest until all (I mean all) Batswana are living dignified, sustainable lives out of poverty.

Owing to its importance, Poverty Eradication Programme is coordinated from the Office of the President, and I have been given the responsibility of driving it by President Khama and I am ably assisted by Minister Mokgweetsi Masisi.