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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Lisenda, Lisenda (Institute for Development Studies(IDS), 2004-01)
  • Gabaraane, Magdeline (Southern Africa Trade Research Network(SATRN) and Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2003-01)
  • te Velde, Dirk Willem; Calì, Massimiliano (Overseas Development Institute, 2007-03)
  • 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. ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Seleka, Tebogo B. (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2004)
  • Granberg, Per (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1996-03)
    This paper discusses the structure of the existing MEMBOT model (Macro Economic Model for Botswana). The limitations of the current model are identified, and the need to revise it noted. It is suggested: that a revised ...

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