Botswana's Critical Transition
Botswana's new government is attempting to reimagining the state-citizen relationship as diamond revenues collapse and public trust erodes.
Despite being Africa's "beacon" and "oasis" of stability, recent years have seen a decline in state performance indicators. A 2024 Afrobarometer study shows citizens are unhappy with economic mismanagement and high unemployment, with 60.3% expressing dissatisfaction with the country's direction.
This data reveals a significant erosion of public trust in state institutions. Since independence, Botswana's officials have managed diamond revenues prudently, investing in education, health, infrastructure, and social welfare programmes.
60.3 per cent of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with the country’s overall direction.
Author's summary: Botswana's government attempts to reform amidst diamond revenue collapse.
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