One of the world’s poorest countries at independence in 1966, Botswana rapidly transformed into an upper middle-income country, enabled by significant mineral wealth, good governance, prudent economic management, and a relatively small population. However, the country is still characterized by development inequalities that require attention to ensure prosperity for all.
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Publication
Republic of Botswana: Facts and Prospects
No. of pages: 4
Publication date: 31 December 2019
Author: UNFPA ESARO