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multidimensional poverty and social exclusion the case of botswana by sennye obuseng hdro workshop, 26 september 200

The National Strategy for Poverty Reduction (NSPR) . The NSPR of 2007 embraces a multidimensional view of PovertyBotswana's conception of poverty emphasises three dimensionsIncome poverty Capability poverty

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multidimensional poverty and social exclusion the case of botswana by sennye obuseng hdro workshop, 26 september 200

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    1. MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION

    3. Income Poverty The headcount ratio was estimated at 31% in 2002 Has been declining since measurement began in fiscal 85/86 59% in 1985 47% in 1992 31% in 2002 16% projected for 2016 The proximate courses are seen as unemployment, lack of skills, lack of opportunities [narrow economic base, a small and dispersed population] Income poverty has a strong rural dimension. Government’s response is too fold Sustainable quality jobs – Growth is a priority Empowerment - Investment in education, skills and health

    4. Capability Poverty Concerned with two measure dimensions of poverty Education and skills development Universal access to 10 years of basic education now guaranteed College education is accessible Subsidised student loans for some subjects – Social Sciences and the Arts Strong vocational system of vocational education Full grant support for science based programmes Whilst coverage is not a concern, quality is Health A strong public health programme: physically and financially accessible health services A strong child nutrition programme Main challenge is HIV/AIDS Has driven a wedge between material wellbeing and overall wellbeing – Botswana’s HDI Rank is 63 places below its per capita ranking Is eroding capacity system delivery capacity Strong response, emphasising both prevention and care

    5. Social Exclusion Though not adequately studied, it is acknowledged in the NSPR. Those who are excluded included are: Poor people in general – The NSPR thus explicitly calls advocates for the organisation of poor people so that they may acquire voice and visibility Particular ethnic minorities (i.e. the Basarwa) - A case of cultural dislocation from mainstream society Remote area dwellers: Suffer some form of exclusion as a result of physical and economic isolation Government Response Special programmes for the Basarwa and Remote Area Dwellers Strong emphasis on infrastructure development Strong shift towards Community driven development – Local Economic Development and Community Resilience.

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