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Tertiary Education Funding (Remote Area Development Programme)

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Overview

The government is committed to ensuring that citizens in remote areas are able to access tertiary education and therefore pays funding directly to the various schools where the children from the remote areas attend.

When applying for funding, applicants are asked to be mindful that different institutions have varying deadlines. The ministry of local Government in liaison ensures of Department of Tertiary Education and Funding (DTEF) gives special dispensation to Remote Development Area citizen beneficiaries

Who is eligible?

Citizens or residents, living in any of the 73 Settlements Qualified Under the Rural Area Development Programme.

How do I get this service?

1. Visit the Social and Community Development Office (SCDO) in his/her area, with the supporting documents, and express the education needs. The officers would then provide the applicant with information on varying tertiary education institutions, including application forms.

2. Complete the application form for the preferred institution. The officers would then prepare a covering letter to the institution and the DTEF, dispatch them and advise on the outcome of the application.

What supporting documents are required?

Most recent secondary education results slip or certificate.
A valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Three (3) weeks

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Tertiary Education Funding , Remote Area Development Programme

Synonyms

Remote Area Development Programme, Remote Area Development

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

Where can I get more information on this Service

Contact any of the Botswana Urban and District Council Offices,

Opening hours: - 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

School Transportation (Remote Area Development Programme)

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Overview

To ensure that children who are beneficiaries, living in the remote areas are entitled to free transportation to and from their boarding schools to enable them to have equal access to education.
These remote areas are determined by the challenges found in their actual location, conditions of the roads and accessibility to public transport.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and residents enrolled in a school, living in any of the 73 Settlements Qualified Under the Rural Area Development Programme could apply.

How do I get this service?

Any parent interested in accessing this service for his/her children must follow the following steps two (2)weeks prior to the beginning of the school term;

Visit the Social and Community Development (S&CD) office in the area with supporting documents outlined below, and expressing transportation needs to the S&CD officer.
Provide the S&CD Officer with the children's and parents` names, home address, school address, and parents` contact information.
The S&CD Officer would later advise the parents of their children collection time and location where they are to be collected.

What supporting documents are required?

Child's Birth Certificate.
Parents' National Identification document (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Social and Community Development Offices in Local Authorities

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

School Transportation, Remote Area Development Programme, RAD,

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

Where can I get more information on this Service

For more information or to access this service, please contact any Local Authorities Offices, 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Remote Area Development Programme

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Overview

The Remote Area Development Programme (RADP) is a social services programme that caters specifically to the needs of persons who live in any of the 73 settlement areas identified for targeted focus. These areas are listed below, by district.

NO	SETTLEMENT	DISTRICT
1	Qorotsha	Northwest
2	Somelo	Northwest
3	Phuduhudu	Northwest
4	Mababe	Northwest
5	Khwai	Northwest
6	Qangwa	Okavango
7	Xaixai	Okavango
8	Danega	Okavango
9	Chukumuchu	Okavango
10	Gani	Okavango
11	Tobera	Okavango
12	Gudigwa	Okavango
13	Robelela	Bobirwa
14	Tshokwe	Bobirwa
15	Lepokole	Bobirwa
16	Damchujenaa	Bobirwa
17	Gojwane	Tonota
18	Mabesekwa	Tonota
19	Sepako	Tutume
20	Manxotae	Tutume
21	Maposa	Tutume
22	Tsokatshaa	Tutume
23	Zoroga	Tutume
24	Lepashe	Tutume
25	Kutamogoree	Tutume
26	Malatswai	Serowe
27	Sehunou	Serowe
28	Dimajwe	Serowe
29	Majwanaadipitse	Serowe
30	Otse	Mahalapye
31	Mokgenene	Mahalapye
32	Moralane	Mahalapye
33	Kedia	Boteti
34	Khwee	Boteti
35	Mmea	Boteti
36	Xere	Boteti
37	Makgaba	Boteti
38	Kokotsha	Tsabong
39	Khawa	Tsabong
40	Inalegolo	Hukuntsi
41	Phuduhudu	Hukuntsi
42	Maake	Hukuntsi
43	Ncaang	Hukuntsi
44	Monong	Hukuntsi
45	Zutshwa	Hukuntsi
46	Ukhwi	Hukuntsi
47	Ngwatle	Hukuntsi
48	Mahotshwane	Mabutsane
49	Kanaku	Mabutsane
50	Itholoke	Mabutsane
51	Thankane	Mabutsane
52	Kutuku	Mabutsane
53	Betesankwe	Mabutsane
54	Sekhutlane	Goodhope
55	New Xanagas	Charleshill
56	Grootlagte	Ghanzi
57	Chobokwane	Ghanzi
58	Qabo	Ghanzi
59	Bere	Ghanzi
60	Kagcae	Ghanzi
61	New Xade	Ghanzi
62	Kuke	Ghanzi
63	East Hanahai	Ghanzi
64	West Hanahai	Ghanzi
65	D’kar	Ghanzi
66	Kweneng	Kweneng
67	Loologane	Kweneng
68	Sorilatholo	Letlhakeng
69	Kaudwane	Letlhakeng
70	Diphuduhudu	Letlhakeng
71	Khekhenye	Letlhakeng
72	Tshwaane	Letlhakeng
73	Kgomodiatshaba	Kgatleng

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

Settlements , Rural Area Development Programme, RADP, Rural area development

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

Where can I get more information on this Service

For more information, please contact any of the Local Authorities Offices, 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Accessing Subsistence Livestock (Rural Area Development Programme)

Read more about Accessing Subsistence Livestock (Rural Area Development Programme)

Overview

The programme is designed to improve the quality of life of citizens and residents of remote areas by providing subsistance livestock and chicken to those who qualify. The animals provided are chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle.

Who is eligible?

Botswana citizen 18 years or older,
Resident in any of the 69 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme could apply.

How do I get this service?

Visit the Social and Community Development Office in your area, with the supporting documents outlined below.
The Social and Community Development Officer would then perform a site visit for assessment.
Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness as well as business training prior to receiving livestock or chicken.

What supporting documents are required?

Social Inquiry Form (available at Botswana Urban and District Council offices and filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.

Where can I obtain this service?

District Animal Production Offices District / Village		Postal Address	Telephone number
Letlhakane	Private Bag 11 Letlhakane		(+267) 2978299/2978081
Maun	P O Box 6 Maun		(+267) 6860236/6840258
Francistown	P O Box 778 Francistown		(+267) 2412386/2412118
Selibe Phikwe	Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe		(+267) 2610562
Serowe	P O Box 64 Serowe		(+267) 4630344/4631054
Mochudi		P O Box 342 Mochudi	(+267)5777288/5777075
Mahalapye	P O Box 50 Mahalapye		(+267) 4710259/4710286/4711579
Molepolole	P O Box 4 Molepolole		(+267) 5920304/5920689
Gaborone Village	P O Box 10019 Gaborone		(+267) 3974152/3956249/3972927/ 3972070
Gaborone Headquarters	Private Bag 0032 Gaborone		(+267) 3689617/3689620/3181069
Lobatse	Private Bag 12		(+267) 5330244/5300386
Kanye	P O Box 20 Kanye		(+267) 5440365/544391/5440421
Jwaneng	P O Box 17 Jwaneng		(+267) 5803202/5880981
Tsabong		P O Box 72 Tsabong	(+267) 6540212/6540272/6540278/6540493
Hukuntsi	P O Box 62 Hukuntsi		(+267) 6510260/6510045/6510276
Gantsi	P O Box 14 Gantsi		(+267) 6596381/6596158
Palapye	P O Box 1429 Palapye		(+267) 4920741/4924740/4924739
Tonota		Private Bag T13 Tonota	(+267) 2485352
Tutume	P O Box 48 Tutume		(+267) 2987167/2987436/2987076
Mmathethe	P O Box 70 Mmathethe		(+267) 5400086/5400166
Masunga	P O Box 269 Masunga		(+267) 2489552/2489181
Sehithwa	P O Box 154 Sehithwa		(+267) 6872064
Letlhakeng	P O Box 223 Letlhakeng		(+267) 5943034
Rakops	P O Box 40 Rakops		(+267) 2975121
Moshupa	PO Box 20 Kanye		(+267) 5449505
Ramotswa	P O Box V1158 Ramotswa		(+267) 5391444
Kang	P O Box 129 Kang		(+267) 6517039
Kasane	P O Box 151 Kasane		(+267) 6250244/6250363
Thamaga	P O Box 1068 Thamaga		(+267) 5999417
Nata	P O Box 200 Nata		(+267) 6211231
Charleshill	P O Box 67 Charleshill		(+267) 6592015
Goodhope	Private Bag 002 Goodhope		(+267) 5404225/5404
Mmadinare	Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe		(+267) 2617558

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Goats, livestock, cattle, remote area, Rural Area Development Programme, Access.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Head Quarters
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
3rd Floor, Office No. 301
Private Bag 00435
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3689305
E-mail: dcp [at] gov.bw

Call Centre: 17755
Email:moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Social and Economic Empowerment for RACs (Rural Area Development Programme)

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Overview

Remote Area Communities are mainly people who live outside established villages and" settlements at least 1km away; and they do not have access to basic social amenities, and are generally socially and economically marginalized
To improve the quality of life of residents in remote areas by providing various poverty alleviation programmes to those who are disadvantaged. These efforts are to promote resilient communities.

Who is eligible?

Any Botswana citizen or resident who is 18 years of age or older, living in any of the 73 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme could apply.

How do I get this service?

•    Visit the Social and Community Development Office in his or her area, with the supporting documents.
•    The Social and Community Development Officer would provide the applicant with detailed information on the scheme and perform a site visit at the agreed time to assess the suitability of the applicant's premises for poverty alleviating / eradication programs.
•    If the premises are not suitable, the officer would advise the applicant to select a more suitable benefits programme.
•    Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness, and business training, prior to receiving the programs.

What supporting documents are required?

•    Social inquiry form (filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
•    National Identity card (Omang).
•    Proof of residence from Kgosi

How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

Rural area, RADP, RAD, Remote Area Development , Remote Development programme

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development

Where can I get more information on this Service

Contact any of the Botswana Urban and District Council Offices,
Opening hours - 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.