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Botswana

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Botswana is one of the world’s great development success stories and the country takes pride in being a mature democracy. The World Bank partners with the government to carry out development agendas aimed at enhancing public sector effectiveness, fighting HIV/AIDS, increasing competitiveness and the protecting the environment.

Population
1.949 Million
GDP per capita
$5,965
GDP growth
-6.0%
Life Expectancy
54
Income Level
Upper Middle
Poverty Ratio
No Data
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 4
Proposed Bank projects 2
Start of Bank partnership July 1968
Total Bank Investment $912 (millions)

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Country Data
year 2008
83.0% in 2008
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
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Investing in Botswana's Growth

Constantine Chikosi, the World Bank country manager for Botswana, discusses the Bank's reengagement with the country and new prospects for economic growth.
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Success Despite the Odds Speaker Series: President Mogae

Botswana's Former President Festus Mogae reflects on the role of leadership in shaping Botswana’s post-independence history and development.
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