Implications of the 2026/27 National Budget for Employment and Unemployment

Motswapong, Masedi; Mookodi, Lillian

dc.contributor.author	Motswapong, Masedi
dc.contributor.author	Mookodi, Lillian
dc.date.accessioned	2026-11-11T15:59:48Z
dc.date.available	2026-11-11T15:59:48Z
dc.date.issued	2026-11
dc.identifier.citation	The Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) was established in 1995through a Deed of Trustas a partnership between the Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Government of Botswana. Seed funding was provided by the Botswana Government, ACBF, and the Norwegian Government. BIDPA was established following the realisation that there was a need to have an independent research institute that can effectivwely conduct research, policy analysis and publish on development policy issues relevant to Botswana and the region.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://knowledge.bidpa.bw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/186
dc.description.abstract	The 2026/27 Budget cycle presents an opportunity to strengthen employment-oriented economic transformation in Botswana. Despite progress in labour market participation, unemployment remains structurally high, reflecting persistent mismatches between labour supply growth, skills alignment, and the economy's job-creating capacity. This brief assesses labour market conditions 0f the 2026/27 budget, highlighting structural challenges and policy gaps that are critical for advancing sustainable job creation.	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	BIDPA	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	BIDPA Policy Brief;22
dc.subject	Employment - Economic aspects	en_US
dc.subject	Unemployment - Labour economics	en_US
dc.subject	Public budget	en_US
dc.title	Implications of the 2026/27 National Budget for Employment and Unemployment	en_US