The longterm aspirations of botswana are encapsulated in vision 2016, a strategic vision, whereas the national development plan 9 ndp 9 sets out the governments development agenda for 20042009. Government of botswana ministry of education and skills. In order for botswana to achieve vision 2016 targets it is imperative that nonmining gdp growth is afforded top priority. For instance, one of the seven pillars of vision 2016 is to transform botswana into a knowledge society with research and innovation as cornerstone of development republic of botswana, 1997. Assessment of knowledge society development in botswana. Through vision 2036, botswana is choosing a path of prosperity. Many sector plans are now beginning to integrate sdgs. The pillars are sustainable economic development, human and social development, sustainable development and governance, peace and security. The role of public libraries in the attainment of botswana. It is meant to guide the nation achieve broad results over the next 2 years and thereafter. In order for botswana to achieve prosperity for all, botswana s economy needs to progress upwards. Towards prosperity for all fered by any motswana in the education system as a result of a mother tongue that differs from the countrys two official languages. Dr seretse khama ian khama, says vision 2036 underscores the fact that the nation must remain focused on its national development path.
In pursuit of the vision 2016, health related goals are set which contribute to the national development of botswana, mainly through one of the pillars a compassionate, just and caring nation. What can communities do to cushion themselves against the adverse effects of floods. Khama launches vision 2036 task team the patriot on sunday. Different ministries as well as parastatals are also in jackalas no. The principles and objectives of vision 2016 guide the formulation and implementation of revolving 6year national development plans ndp.
Botswana has articulated longterm national goals and values in vision 2016 and in the series of national development plans and the revised national policy on education rnpe. Since this covers all the vision 2016 pillars, it contributes positively towards attainment of the vision, albeit marginally. Stand against ageism to celebrate, honor, show respect and appreciation to the efforts, dedication and submission of the elders who have raised todays leaders, the ministry of local government and rural development under the department of social protection recently commemorated the international day of the elderly in hukuntsi, kgalagadi district. Tolerance in the document also depicts a situation where no one is disadvantaged based on gender, age, religion. It is anchored on four pillars that are expected to maneuver batswana to the botswana we want by 2036. The burger king vision statement discusses the companys goals to promote sales and expansion. Government of botswana ministry of education and skills development towards a knowledge society. Alict has built the capacities of 487 mid and senior government leaders in 16 anglophone and francophone african countries, as well as officials from the auc between 2012 to 2015. Information botswana will have entered the information age on an equal footing with other nations. This strategic plan for statistics botswana is the first formal strategy developed and approved by the board since the inception of the organisation in 2009. Undergraduate research supervision in social studies and. An important part of this reflection has focused on botswana s transition from national vision 2016, the blueprint that has guided the countrys development for the past two decades. Vision 2016 is a product of extensive consultations with a wide crosssection of individuals and institutions in botswana conducted by the presidential task group from january 1996.
Local government in botswana stands on four pillars. Vision 2016 university of botswana school of graduate studies. For its round 6 survey in botswana, the national afrobarometer team, led by. The strategies proposed here are a starting point for a new direction for botswana that builds upon our strengths and upon the common desires of the people. On thursday, 20th september the kings foundation botswana received their first national award.
One of the seven key goals of this strategy is to help botswana become an educated and informed nation. Association of researchers in construction management, vol. As botswana looks to t he post2015 development a genda and winds up its vision 2016, it is informative to assess the achievements over the last decade or two. We must now begin the process of refining and finetuning the strategies and turning them into concrete and implementable programmes that will make the vision 2016 a reality. The seven pillars of botswanas national vision 2016 are depicted below with major keywords. National health policy towards a healthier botswana. The plan represents a significant milestone in the context of the organizations transformation journey and. Research and evaluation botswana development vision and. The call for greater decentralisation in botswanas vision 2036 provides.
The seven pillars of botswanas national vision 2016 are depicted below with. Vision 2016 was established in 1996 and is a national programme for the people of botswana. These include the theme of sustainable economic diversification, the thrust given to employment creation, the need for increased international competitiveness of the economy and export promotion. Ssegawa, j k 1999 construction industrys contribution towards botswanas vision 2016. Botswana will be a clean country with solid waste viewed as a resource and its economic value integrated in natural resource planning and management. The community has been sensitized to know that the vision 2016 will be a reality when communities drive its mandate. It follows, and builds on vision 2016, botswana s first national vision 1996 2016. President ian khama on tuesday appointed a 34 member presidential task team on the development of a new long term vision for botswana. Each pillar comprises different key result areas kras. The ndp also introduced a multisectoral approach to planning to address the pillars of vision 2016.
Botswana is a small, dynamic country with visionary leadership particularly in the sector of icts in education. Evaluating botswanas performance on national vision 2016 public. The latter identifies poverty reduction and prosperity for all as. Human resource is one of the most important resources for pursuit of national goals and objectives.
Botswana acknowledges and embraces a new era an era to be characterised not only by clear plans, but by a deliberate and clear effort to execute our plans, strategies and initiatives. In 2016, botswana will accept the diversity of its people. These policies and plans set out the goals and strategies that botswana will pursue to promote human. Ndp 10 republic of botswana, 1985, and the national vision 2016 republic of botswana, 1997. It is now more than 10 years since vision 2016 was adopted, leaving only 9 years for us to fully achieve the aspirations of batswana as articulated in the vision. In this reporting period, the vision council introduced a new format and approach for. As regards the ease of doing business index, botswana, out of 189 countries, attained positions 56 and 50 in 2014 and 2009 respectively. Libraries drive the an educated and informed nation pillar of vision 2016 directly in that they collect, organise and disseminate information that society access and uses to inform themselves on various issues of life.
A pillar of botswanas vision 2016 on the development of a moral and tolerant nation says. And the lord answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run who reads it. At page 5 vision 2016, it is clear that by the year 2016, botswana will have a system of quality education that is able to adapt to the needs of the country as the world around us changes. Credit growth, albeit well below the bank of botswana target range of 12 to 15% has improved significantly. In monitoring progress toward vision 2016s four longterm goals sustained development, rapid economic growth, economic independence, and social justice and seven development pillars, the vision 2016 council has generally relied on a variety of regional and international indicators of objective data, such as per capita gross national income gni or the human development index hdi. To mark this occasion botswana has developed a national strategy called vision 2016. These national goals are encompassed within the long term vision for botswana, vision 2016, with an educated and informed nation vision pillar. What kind of botswana do we want to build by the year 2036. United nations sustainable development framework 20172021 december, 2016 page 10 of 48 executive summary the united nations sustainable development framework unsdf 201720211 presents the framework for the partnership between botswana and the united nations development system unds over the period 20172021. Vision 2016 a long term vision for botswana paris21. Bwgovernment vision 2036 charts path for nation the. Botswana sustainable development knowledge platform. Botswana library association developed a strategy to identify where libraries contribute to botswana vision 2016.
The botswana national vision council is providing the full version. About id4d iii about id4d the world bank groups identification for development id4d initiative uses global knowledge and expertise across sectors to help countries realize the transformational potential of digital identification. Vision 2016 university of botswana school of graduate. This will require significant endeavour from both the public and private sectors of the economy. The government has developed a national vision 2016 2036 that is aligned to sdgs.
On 30 september 2016, botswana will mark its 50th year of independence from the united kingdom, a significant occasion for both celebration and reflection. Evaluating botswanas performance on national vision 2016. The national development plan 11 2017 2023 is also aligned to sdgs. The house was donated to ms tsholofelos family of five by one of the local football clubs, mogapi terrors. The team is expected to take over from the vision 2016 team whose mandate comes to an end september next year as botswana celebrates golden jubilee. Its education ict policies are linked to a broader economic vision for the country. The vision statement explains the four pillars of salesmenu, marketing and communication, image, and operationsand how burger king uses them to increase sales. To drive, facilitate monitor and evaluate progress towards the achievement of the vision 2016 pillars.
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