Searching for a 'fresh economic miracle'

Friday, November 12, 2010

The World Bank's Vice President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili was in town for two days this week during which she created a brainstorm around Botswana's major economic issues. Here she tells MBONGENI MGUNI that the World Bank stands ready to support Botswana's economic growth

Mmegi: The World Bank is presently supporting Botswana in energy, HIV/AIDS and information communication technology. What opportunities are there for further interaction between the two?

Ezekwesili: Our programmes are defined by the urgency for Botswana to build on the record success it has had in the last three decades in becoming a middle-income country by becoming a diversified economy.

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Searching for a 'fresh economic miracle'

The World Bank's Vice President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili was in town for two days this week during which she created a brainstorm around Botswana's major economic issues. Here she tells MBONGENI MGUNI that the World Bank stands ready to support Botswana's economic growth