Analyst lauds BCP's Youth Manifesto

BCP members PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BCP members PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The launch of the Youth Manifesto by the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) marks a significant moment in Botswana's political history, according to Adam Mfundisi, a political analyst at the University of Botswana (UB).

The BCP has set the date for the manifesto launch on May 18. BCP's Director of Elections, Vain Mamela, disclosed that the manifesto will primarily address issues affecting the youth in Botswana along with potential solutions. In Botswana, it's widely recognised that the youth are disproportionately impacted by socio-economic challenges such as unemployment amongst others.

Commenting on the importance of the manifesto launch, Mfundisi said it is long overdue. "The youth make up the largest population demographic in the country. Botswana has a young population that is relatively educated and informed. Additionally, they bear the brunt of economic, social, political, and environmental crises," he said.

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