Governance
Summary of Performance
as of August 17, 2025Arranged in order of latest update
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The new Botswana envisages a constitution that enables fair representation of minorities, women, and disadvantaged groups such as people living with disabilities into various political and non-political roles of authority through changing the electoral system and having provisions that explicitly spRead More
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The new Botswana constitution offers independent and legislative branch oversight institutions and an empowered Parliament that is completely independent of and separate from the executiveRead More
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The new Botswana constitution will bring government closer to the people, through a local government structure that is self-contained and focused on the aspirations and the needs of the local areasRead More
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The new Botswana constitution will lay the foundation for a clean and effective government and build trust in public institutions through having accountability mechanisms and independent institutions that promote accountabilityRead More
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The new Botswana constitution envisages an expanded and justiciable Bill of RightsRead More
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Introduce a mixed member electoral system with elected members for women, youth and disadvantaged groups, proportionally sharedRead More
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The new Botswana constitution will have efficient recall mechanisms for underperforming elected representatives, including impeachment articles for the Head of StateRead More
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The new Botswana constitution envisages institutional reforms to enhance and entrench the rule of law, accountability, and transparencyRead More
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The new Botswana Constitution will provide for the direct election of the President and abolish the "automatic succession" clauseRead More
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Completely overhaul the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS). This overhaul will entail a reconfiguration of the intelligence oversight role by a Legislative Committee to focus on several key tenets including a mechanism to verify whether the intelligence community is fulfillingRead More
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Promote the rule of law through predictable written rules, institutional capacity, education and the right to informationRead More
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Ensure that the relevant legal instruments in the new Constitution develop a coherent and overarching approach to the inheritance of land and property for women and widows. It shall promote and protect women's rights to land and property; assure the rights of widows to inherit the family home, landRead More
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Undertake regular policy gap analysis, identification of necessary constructive actions, and establishment of essential regulatory frameworks supported by Laws created through the new ConstitutionRead More
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Dismantle the constitutional dictatorship by drafting a new constitution and ensuring access to affordable justice for allRead More
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The new Botswana constitution envisages a merit-based and transparent process for appointing cabinet and other top government officials, including members of the diplomatic communityRead More
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Review employment laws relating to the army, police, prison service, and related security officersRead More
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Regulate private security companies to ensure that they operate decent pay and conditions for their employeesRead More
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Ensure that laws relating to pouching, cyber-crime, money laundering, and drug and substance abuse are tightened and regularly reviewedRead More
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The new Botswana constitution shall assure /guarantee (offers) a separation of power between the three branches of government as a way to increase the effectiveness of the governmentRead More
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The new Botswana envisages a constitution with checks and balances, particularly versus the executive or Presidency to aggressively fight corruption and curb abuse of powerRead More
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Establish a body and mechanism within the confines of the law to set in motion a comprehensive review and public engagement (people-driven, participatory, inclusive, and transparent ) for a new constitution crafted to offer our nation an inclusive government systemRead More
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Will not allow any retrenchments in the public sector (including in Public Enterprises) and will fill all the available vacancies within the first 12 monthsRead More
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Ensure that salaries and wages are based on a living wage as a foundation and that they are decent for all and do not produce unwarranted inequalitiesRead More
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Ensure all workers in the public and private sectors are unionised that trade unions are treated equally as employers' associations and that the bargaining council is re-established and operates autonomouslyRead More
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Re-establish a neutral and merit-based dedicated public service to transparently serve the nation freely and objectivelyRead More
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Review all the current signed trade agreements while at the same time adhering to the obligations and commitments of all the trade agreementsRead More
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Introduce a robust security system that is also decentralised to local communitiesRead More
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Promote pro-poor policies and reduction of inequalities within and between nationsRead More
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Ensure sustained support and advocacy for the freedom of oppressed people of the world and openly condemn bad governance and undemocratic elections in any countryRead More
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Promote reform of global governance system and rapid adoption of pro-environment policies and just transition to a green economyRead More
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Promote fair regional and international trade and competition for industrialisation and prosperity for allRead More
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Promote International Peace, justice, democracy, and good governanceRead More
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Establish a robust foreign policy that clearly defines the guiding principles of Botswana's international relationsRead More
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Through the Cooperative Societies Act, identify potential areas for establishing financial services based on good governance and meritocracyRead More
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Develop and encourage the creation of citizen led and dominated financial institutions such as the savings and credit associationsRead More
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Commit to assuring Human Rights, dignity for all, and specifically the application of these principles for women to be guaranteed by the constitution, the rights to equity, personal respect, and principles of dignity embedded in the application of enhanced national principles of Botho, through the eRead More
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Ensure access to a reliable supply of basic amenities such as water, power, etc.Read More
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Ensure that Botswana is not only be signatory but also, an implementor of the UN's instruments that support all aspects of the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and assurance of their right to equity and lifeRead More
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Assure sustained empowerment of women through their direct consultation and engagement on issues of concern and gain women's perspectives and resolution of issues based on their experiences in living under the traditionally oppressive dominant patriarchal cultureRead More
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Confront GBV by establishing a capable, ethical, and developmental state that guarantees safety and security for all its citizens: it will transform the economy to address poverty, income equality and create jobs, and support women's political empowerment for equitable contribution to nationhoodRead More
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Transform Ipelegeng into public works with decent wages and centres for public education for skills development with the opportunity to be promoted into public service or self-employmentRead More
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Establish meritocracy as the single criterion governing all appoints into the public service and associated state enterprisesRead More
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Promote fairness and empower disadvantaged members of our societyRead More
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