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  • Predictors of Human-Wildlife Fatalities 
    Gaodirelwe, Ikanyeng; Masole, Charity; Blackie, Israel R. (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2022-10)
    ABSTRACT The paper investigates predictors of the increased probability of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) fatalities from attacks on humans. The study uses data from 137 HWC victims in the six wildlife districts of ...
  • Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflict in Botswana Through Social Protection 
    Blackie, Israel R. (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2020)
    This brief is based on a national tracer study covering 66 villages in Botswana. The main aim of the study was to ascertain the magnitude and social impacts of human-wildlife conflict (HWC) on victims and their families. ...
  • How Non-Diamond Exports Respond to Exchange Rate Volatility in Botswana 
    Motsatsi, Johane (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2020)
    This paper estimates the impact of exchange rate volatility on non-diamond exports in Botswana using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. The model used quarterly data for the period 1995-2018, to estimate ...
  • Male-Female Wage Differentials in Botswana 
    Motswapong, Masedi (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2020)
    This paper examines the wage differential between males and females in Botswana. It uses two methods; the quantile regression model and the unconditional quantile decomposition method. Using the quantile regression models, ...
  • Old Wine in a New Bottle? 
    Seleka, Tebogo B. (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, 2020)
    This paper estimates the impact of the ISPAAD input subsidy program on cultivated area, output and productivity in Botswana’s subsistence economy, using panel data for five agricultural regions and the cropping seasons ...
  • Financial Inclusion and its Impact on Employment Creation in Botswana 
    Molefhi, Koketso (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)
    The study examines the impact of financial inclusion on employment creation in Botswana using quarterly time series data for the period 2004-2016. Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, we find that ...
  • Unemployment in the SADC Region 
    Motsatsi, Johane Moilwa (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)
    The objective of this study is to estimate the determinants of unemployment in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region using annual data from 2000 to 2016. Given the characteristic of the data, the ...
  • The Impact of Infrastructure on Economic Growth in Botswana 
    Raboloko, Mpho (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)
    The study determines the impact of infrastructure on economic growth in Botswana. The study employs an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation technique to determine how infrastructure affects economic growth ...
  • The Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Capital Market Development in Botswana’s Economy 
    Molefhi, Koketso (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)
    The study examines the impact of macroeconomic variables on stock and bond markets development in Botswana using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)-Bounds Test. The results indicate that macroeconomic variables have ...
  • Analysis of Tax Performance in Botswana: Tax Effort Index Approach 
    Motsatsi, Johane Moilwa (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-03)
    This study estimates the impacts of different economic sectors and other determinants on tax revenue in Botswana using Two Stage Least Squares (TSLS) estimation procedure and quarterly data for the period 1994/95 ...
  • Determinants of Tourism Demand in the SADC Region 
    Motsatsi, Johane Moilwa (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-03)
    This study estimates the determinants of tourism demand in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region using Generalised Least Squares (GLS) estimation procedure and panel data for the period 1997-2015. The ...
  • Determinants of Service Sector Growth in Botswana 
    Raboloko, Mpho (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-03)
    This study examines the factors affecting service sector growth and development in Botswana. Using annual time series data from 1980 to 2015, the study employs the auto regressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation ...
  • Financial Development and Economic Growth in Botswana 
    Sekakela, Kedibonye (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-03)
    The study examines the interrelationships between financial development, economic growth, capital accumulation and productivity growth in Botswana over the period 1980-2014. Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag ...
  • Financing Primary Education for All: Public Expenditure and Education Outcomes in Botswana 
    Lisenda, Lisenda (Institute for Development Studies(IDS), 2004-01)
  • Botswana Financial Services 
    Gabaraane, Magdeline (Southern Africa Trade Research Network(SATRN) and Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2003-01)
  • Assessment of Botswana’s Services Sector 
    te Velde, Dirk Willem; Calì, Massimiliano (Overseas Development Institute, 2007-03)
  • Inflation Dynamics in Botswana and Bank of Botswana's Medium-Term Objective Range 
    Taye, Haile (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2013-02)
    This study is motivated by the high and unpredictable episodes of inflation in Botswana over the last 20 years. This is despite the Bank of Botswana's concerted effort to keep inflation at its minimum and stable over time. ...
  • Determinants of Non-Mining Private Investment in Botswana 
    Kgakge, Grace Goitsemodimo (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2002-02)
    The paper seeks to identify factors influencing and determinants of non-mining private investment in Botswana. It presents various studies conducted in other countries with modified assumptions to suit Botswana economy. ...
  • Impact of HIV/AIDS and Options for Intervention Results of a Five Company Pilot Study 
    Greener, Robert (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1997-08)
    The paper presents the results of a study of the impact of HIV/AIDS on a sample of five companies in Botswana. It shows that the impact to date has been small, as a result of the fact that the HIV epidemic in Botswana is ...
  • Diversification in Botswana's Agricultural Sector: Issues, Prospects and Challenges 
    Seleka, Tebogo B. (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2004)

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