Osei-Hwedie, K.(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2004)
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Abstract:
Economic growth is usually recognized as a vital factor in poverty eradication. Thus, with the excellent
performance of Botswana's economy over the years, observers had hoped that poverty in the country would
decline dramatically. However this has not been the case. Mass poverty in Botswana has led to increasing
concems with policies and associated development efforts that focus on, or have aspects aimed at, poverty
eradication. The government of Botswana has implemented social polices to assist vulnerable groups such as the destitute, the elderly and remote area dwellers (RADs). Despite these efforts, many individuals and
households continue to experience poverty. This paper discusses poverty eradication within the context of
Vision 2016, which is aimed at prosperity for all Batswana.