Education is a key development goal that is critical in the fight against poverty through the creation of human capital. For this reason, the Botswana Government has prioritised the provision of free basic education to its citizens as part of the strategy to achieve the millennium development...

This study looks at the wage gap between men and women in Botswana`s formal sector labour market. The wage gap is decomposed using Oaxaca`s decomposition methodology. This method breaks down earnings differences into two parts: one part is due to differences in characteristics between men and...

Botswana has experienced a spectacular economic performance since gaining independence in 1966. While the foundation of its growth lies in the country's mineral wealth, the present paper argues that public expenditure has been the main conduit to channel mining revenues back into the economy....