http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11 This is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and some recommendations on the best option. It is aimed at government policymakers and others who are interested in formulating or influencing policy. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:11:00 GMT 2026-11-11T19:11:00Z http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/185 Beyond The Budget Speech Marata, Keneilwe Pearl Taking over the reigns from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the historic general elections of October 2024, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) lamented inheriting a government facing severe fiscal constraints and cashflow problems amongst other challenges (Boko, 2024 State of the Nation Address). The country's challenging financial status was reiterated by the Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe who in his opening remarks of the 2025/2026 Budget Speech alluded to the deterioration of public financial management systems, practices and processes over the years. The state of the country's financial resources points to a struggling Public Financial Management (PFM) system underpinned by weak budgetary oversight. Therefore, key corrective measures must include ensuring the implementation of prudent reforms in the country's financial management system. The budget scrutiny role of parliament is thus necessary to ensure efficient resource allocation and alignment of public spending... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/185 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/171 Barriers to Effective Whistleblowing in Botswana Omotoye, Marumo dopting Botswana’s construction industry as a case study, this Policy Brief examines key barriers to effective whistleblowing in Botswana. Data were drawn from 117 construction firms and interviews with regulators of this sector. Despite the enactment of the Whistleblowing Act 2016, the study finds the following key barriers to effective whistleblowing: (i) fear of retaliation or punishment, (ii) fear of job loss, (iii) absence of organisational whistleblowing policies, (iv) lack of incentive to report, (v) lack of education on whistleblowing, and (vi) insufficient action and follow-up on disclosures by authorities. From a policy perspective, there is a need to strengthen the existing legal protection offered to whistleblowers, their families and associates to ensure they are not subject to harm, retaliation or victimisation. There is also a need to increase levels of education and awareness on whistleblowing in general, and the Whistleblowing Act 2016 in particular. Policy brief Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/171 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/142 GENDER AND POLITICAL REPRESENTATION IN BOTSWANA Mooketsane, Keneilwe S. Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/142 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/141 Enhancing Public Budget Transparency in Botswana: Why and How? Kaboyakgosi, Gape Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/141 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z