Botswana has traditionally been a strong economic partner of South Africa. Many South African companies have been attracted by the country's high growth rate and the government's prudent management of the economy. This report discusses the impact of South African investment on that market, as well as providing an in-depth overview of the political economy of Botswana. Tables, apps, 114pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.

Recounts how Botswana's leaders effectively employed the instruments of power at their disposal, portraying a state that works. It argues that Africans are contributing meaningfully to emerging global thinking on security and urges friendly nations to take advantage of opportuni-ties for productive partnerships over environmental issues. 240pp, UK. PALGRAVE.

Achievements, future challenges and choices with extensive data on socio-economic indicators. 75pp, BOTSWANA. GOVERNMENT OF BOTSWANA.

2004 Paperback

A paper challenging the assumptions that Botswana's current political and socio economic system is exemplary. The author highlights some of the limitations by focusing on the situation of the Bushmen/San as a marginalised minority, losing out against the material interests accompanying the exploration and exploitation of diamonds. Notes, diags, 40pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE, 9171065202

2003 Paperback

Report of a study of self help projects in Lobatse, Botswana. Focuses on shifts in gender and institutional roles in house building from traditional systems where women's physical roles in construction have diminished in place of new, indirect roles. The transfer of housing from the domain of women to government agencies has adversely affected women's job opportunities in urban Botswana. Bib, app, 127pp, LESOTHO. INSTITUTE OF S AFRICAN STUDIES.

This book identifies the institution of chiefship as the focal point of the critical discourse on continuity and social change in colonial and postcolonial Botswana. Analyzed within an expansive social and political context, the institution of chiefship represents a critical domain for the articulation of local values and aspirations in a rapidly changing, twentieth century Botswana. Index, bib, maps, x, 209pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS, 1592210945

Examines the relationship between state and civil society, the democratising process, importance of civil society in public policy making, and invisibility of civil society in electoral politics. Index, endnotes, acronyms, vii, 104pp, BOTSWANA. MEDI PUBLISHERS.

2004 9991214127 Paperback

Outlines Botswana's constitutional history, then examines themes: Sources of Constitutional Law; Form of Government (executive, legislature, judiciary and non political agencies); fundamental rights and freedoms. Originally published as a monograph in the International Encyclopaedias of Laws/Constitutional Law. Index, selected bib, table of cases, abbrev, 334pp, BOTSWANA. PULA PRESS.

Is Botswana still 'an African miracle'? Thanks to diamonds the country's growth rate was the highest in the world into the 1990s, and regular parliamentary elections judged free on polling day have been held since 1965. However a duopoly of presidentialism and ruling party prepon-derance has stimulated arrogance, complacency and corruption among the country's rulers. What is 'perpetual democracy'? The ruling BDP is kept in perpetual power by the first-past-the post election system. Good asserts the need to strengthen and democratise the electoral and voting systems. He sees diversification as essential to reduce the dependency on diamonds. He urges the use of mineral wealth to reduce the gap between rich and poor; half of the population are at present in poverty in a rich country. Kenneth Good was Professor of Politics at the University of Botswana when he was expelled from the country. 224pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS.

Analysis of one of Africa's economic success stories, emerging from poverty in 1966 to be ranked as a middle-income country by the 1990s. Sixteen chapters address key issues in this transformation. Index, tables, charts, 288pp, BOTSWANA. BAY PUBLISHING (PTY) LTD.

2005 9991256156 Paperback

Argues that several factors have contributed to the rapid economic growth rates that Botswana experienced in the 1980s, particularly the convergence of the discovery of diamonds and the inflow of foreign exchange earnings from that mineral, but the country’s performance was no accident. A number of variables, such as political stability coupled with strong democratic institutions, have fuelled growth and development. These pro-growth variables stand in sharp relief against anti-growth variables (such as drought and global recession, which reduced the demand for diamonds) that characterised the early 1990s, with the pro-growth variables outweighing the anti-growth ones. Also explores how a series of national development plans - which outlined when projects came on line, their estimated costs, completion dates - contributed to Botswana's success. Index, bib, tables, charts, 185pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

Documents the work of the organisation that advances the interests of women in Botswana. Refs, 52pp, BOTSWANA. LIGHTBOOKS PUBLISHERS, 9991271112

2001 PAMPHLET

Considers the merits of Botswana's remarkable political stability over four decades. Packed with data. 244pp, BOTSWANA. MMEGI PUBLISHING HOUSE.

Explores the meaning of writing in the `post post modernist' movement when master narratives have been questioned and the act of representing `others' has become problematical. BNS, 232pp, USA. BERGIN & GARVEY, 0897898818

Critical views of Botswana's culture-neutral welfare approach to Bushmen or San people, who are identified by negative criteria, creating clients instead of contributing to stated objectives of community involvement and empowerment. The last section of the book describes the emerging indigenous consciousness, and presents the agenda of new organisations that seek to go beyond the symptoms of poverty and to address the underlying causes of marginalisation. B/w & col ill, refs, index, 266pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE, 9171064753

Chronicles and analyses the case brought by the Botswana Centre for Human Rights on behalf of Tlhabologang Phetolo Maauwe and Gwara Brown Motswetla, successfully challenging the death sentences passed to the men for murder in 1997. Gloss, apps, b/w illus, 171pp, BOTSWANA. DITSHWANELO.

Dingake describes Botswana's political party development since independence, focusing on opposition organization and strategy. His analysis is informed by his own experiences as both member and Vice President of the Botswana National Front, as well as President of the Botswana Congress Party. Index, apps, b/w photographs, 199pp, BOTSWANA. BAY PUBLISHING (PTY) LTD.

2004 9991256016 Paperback

Policy recommendations to transform Botswana's economy from one reliant on mineral and livestock exports. 121pp, BOTSWANA . BOTSWANA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT.

2006 9789991291178 Paperback

A cultural and anthropological study of the government of Botswana looking in particular at the Kalanga, a minority ethnic group that has served Botswana in business and government since independence. Using evidence from presidential commissions, land tribunals and court cases Werbner shows how a critical press, entrepreneurship, accountability and the values of patriarchy and elderhood make for an open society with a capable government. Index, refs, notes, x, 254pp, USA. INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS, 025321677X

Gives an account of meetings held with government authorities, civil society organizations, indigenous communities and other stakeholders, it describes the situation of the indigenous populations in the Republic of Botswana and it makes recommendations to the Botswana government, civil society organizations and the international community. 120pp, DENMARK. IWGIA.

A report on the property rights of women in Botswana, whose legal system recognises the husband as the head of the household. Without his consent or assistance the wife is powerless. 48pp. BOTSWANA. LIGHTBOOKS PUBLISHERS, 9991271252

Three-part set comprising: National Statistical Tables Report; report of the Dissemination Seminar, 8-11 September 2003; Analytical Report. 1372pp, BOTSWANA. CENTRAL STATISTICS OFFICE.

2003 NO ISBN Paperback

Description of social security provision in Botswana, covering: benefits for vulnerable populations, social assistance, social insurance and social allowance schemes. 140pp, BOTSWANA, LIMITED STOCK. BAY PUBLISHING.

2007 9789991246307 Paperback

Assesses improvements in good governance in Botswana through three broad categories: levels of political representation, institutional effectiveness and the economy. Tables, charts, 324pp, BOTSWANA. BOTSWANA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT.

2006 9789991259819 Paperback

Proceedings of the first Consultative Conference on Firearm Control, Ownership and Admini-stration in Botswana, 13-15 May 2003. Tables, 141pp, BOTSWANA. GOVERNMENT OF BOTSWANA.

This book presents a compilation of papers summarising the discussions that took place at a workshop that considered the implications of sustainable development in relation to trade and environmental linkages. The papers offer a wide range of views and perspectives on the impacts of trade liberalisation and the WTO rules on the environment and natural resources citing both threats and opportunities. 206pp, SOUTH AFRICA. INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL DIALOGUE.

Argues that while other African nations endowed with resources failed to achieve growth Botswana prospered because economic interests, working within a democratic political system anchored in tradition, tempered by leadership, and shaped by evolution of effective institutions promoted growth. Index, notes, bib, 156pp, CANADA. MCGILL-QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY PRESS.