How Can Batswana Be Happy Amidst So Much Sadness?
Monday, March 25, 2019
The annual World Happiness Report is an United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network publication that ranks 156 countries by variables that support well-being, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, social freedom, generosity and absence of corruption.
The laidback little nation of about three million people is a sad one according to the report. Batswana are in the sad lot of unhappiest nations alongside people from war torn countries, mean dictatorships and extremely poor.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...