Create space for civil society in NDP 11 review
Friday, November 22, 2019
Universal Access: Every child in Botswana has the right to education
In his introduction, His Excellency informed the nation that the current National Development Plan (2017 - 2023) is under review.
Recognising the contribution made by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the development of the nation, BONELA therefore appeals to His Excellency to ensure that space for CSOs to meaningfully engage in the review process is created.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...