..Ladies and Gentlemen

1. To date Botswana has done relatively well in the alleviation of poverty.

2. Statistics show that over the years poverty has reduced significantly:

* 1985/86 -  59%
* 1993/94 - 47%
* 2002/03 - 30%
* Indications are that the rate declined further to an estimated 23% in 2009...Read More