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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)

A Note Concerning the Revision or Rebuilding of the MEMBOT Model: Some preliminary observations and suggestions

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 ...

Botswana’s Debt Sustainability: Tracking the Path

Taye, Haile (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2011-03)

A Revised Poverty Datum Line for Botswana Revised Poverty Datum Line Estimates for Botswana, for the Analysis of Household Income and Expenditure Data for 1993/94 and 1985/86

Granberg, Per (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1996-06)

This paper is part of a larger study of poverty alleviation in Botswana, undertaken by BIDPA for the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. The paper presents revised estimates of the Poverty Datum Line (PDL) for ...

Main Ingredients for Public Private Sector Strategy for Private Sector Employment Creation in Botswana

Isaksen, Jan (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1996-05)

This paper sees a resumption of rapid economic growth through diversification and industrialisation as the most important contributor to the acceleration of employment creation in Botswana. The author attempts to draw ...

A simple formula for forecasting the Botswana urban population total

Granberg, Per (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1998-02)

The aim of the present paper is to establish a simple functional relationship linking urbanisation and economic growth. The paper consequently focuses on the interplay between developments in urban population and basic ...

A study of the potential economic effects of AIDS: Some preliminary thoughts

Granberg, Per (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1996-03)

Given the current high rate of HIV / AIDS infection in Botswana, there seems a need to analyse its economic impact. It is suggested that BIDPA may take an initiative towards this end. The paper presents some preliminary ...

The Impact of Business Regulatory Quality on Private Sector Investment in Botswana

Sekakela, Kedibonye (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2019-03)

A market-friendly regulatory environment is key for private sector investment. In this paper, we examine the impact of business regulatory quality on private sector investment in Botswana. The paper finds that the ...

Impact of Internationalization on Firm Performance in Botswana

Khanie, Goitseone (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2018-08)

Internationalization can affect a firm’s performance. This study determines how a firm’s engagement in international business activities affects its performance in Botswana. The study uses the Ordinary Least Squares ...

SACU Revenue Sharing Formula: Towards a Developmental Agreement

Grynberg, Roman; Motswapong, Masedi (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2012-07)

The South African Customs Union (SACU) Revenue Sharing Formula (RSF) has been revised substantively twice; once in 1969 and in 1994-2002 since the creation of the customs union in 1910 and each time the changes in the ...

International Stock Market Linkages in Southern Africa

Jefferis, Keith; Okeahalam, Charles; Matome, Tebogo (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1999-01)

Is the Botswana Pula Misaligned?

Taye, Haile Kebret (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 2013-01)

The objective of this paper is to assess whether the Botswana Pula has been misaligned or has been consistent with economic fundamentals. To do that an equilibrium exchange rate is estimated using data from the 1st quarter ...

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Botswana: Their Characteristics, Sources of Finance and Problems

LISENDA, LISENDA (Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis(BIDPA), 1997-12)

The study analyses the characteristics of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Botswana, highlighting educational background of owners and exposure to business related training, geographic location of enterprises, premises ...

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