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Intolerance of same-sex relationships still strong in Botswana
A majority of Batswana would object to working or worshipping with someone who is in a same-sex relationship, but such intolerance is less pronounced among younger citizens, according to a new Afrobarometer survey.
Unemployment is perceived to be the most critical problem for Batswana
Overall, unemployment is identified by 58% of citizens as one of the most important problems affecting Batswana. This was the most frequently stated problem by a significant margin.
Batswana report that the country is going in the right direction despite economic hardships
Despite more than half (58%) of Batswana’s positive views in 2014 on the economic direction of their country, a fifth (21%) are pessimistic of the future, anticipating worsening national economic conditions in the next 12 months, according to the latest Afrobarometer study.
Government far from winning war on poverty despite concerted eradication efforts
More Batswana report experiencing deprivation of basic needs such as water, cash income, and food, according to a new Afrobarometer study. Close to four in ten (37%), in 2014 report having gone without cash income "many times" or "always" as compared to 33% in 2003. Food remains a problem, with 15% Batswana reporting deprivation from food "many times" or "always"- compared to 16% in 2014 and 10% in 2008.
Botswana’s government performance is in decline and Batswana trust their institutions much less in 2014
Whilst the president and traditional leaders are the most trusted figures in Botswana’s institutions, other bodies are trusted much less, for example Parliament, the ruling party and opposition parties, according to a new Afrobarometer study.
Batswana decry self-interest of politicians but continue to support the ruling party
If elections were held in June or July 2014, the majority of Batswana would have voted for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) would consolidate its position as the strongest opposition party. The coalition of opposition parties, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) would have won 13%. The coalition consists of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (which broke away from the ruling party), the Botswana National Front and the Botswana People's Party.
Batswana Demand Constitutional Reform and Overwhelmingly Support Bogosi or Chieftainship [28 November 2012]
Batswana Demand Constitutional Reform and Overwhelmingly Support Bogosi or Chieftainship [28 November 2012]
Results from the Afrobarometer Round 5 survey in Botswana
Key findings from Afrobarometer Round 5 in Botswana.
Batswana Show Support for Media Freedom and Find the Media Effective [19 November 2012]
Batswana Show Support for Media Freedom and Find the Media Effective [19 November 2012]
Batswana Embrace the Parliament’s Role in Promoting Accountability and Share Mixed Views of Who Should Initiate Lawmaking [19 November 2012]
Batswana Embrace the Parliament's Role in Promoting Accountability and Share Mixed Views of Who Should Initiate Lawmaking [19 November 2012]