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Friday, October 29, 2010

After President Ian Khama identified poverty eradication as one of two "flagship programmes" of his government in a speech last year, MASEGO RAMAKGATI* makes the point that poverty eradication should be an integral component of Botswana's development strategy

President Ian Khama launched Pitso Ya Nyeletso Lehuma in Mahalapye this week. It is interesting to note that poverty alleviation and reduction have been the primary goals of government over the years.

However, a shift occurred when President Khama identified Poverty Eradication and Economic Diversification Drive as the Government Flagship Programmes in his inaugural address last year.

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