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  • When Economy Speaks … The Global Diamond Market

    The diamond market, encompassing natural and lab-grown diamonds, faces a severe decline of over 30%, with predictions of total consumption vanishing by 2050. Key factors include generational shifts valuing experiences over material goods and market oversaturation. Producer economies must transition away from dependence on diamonds to foster sustainable growth.

  • When the World Speaks … National Development

    The piece reflects on President Duma Boko’s vision for transforming Botswana’s economy from dependency to a performance-driven approach, emphasizing the roles of the public and private sectors in national development. It advocates for a self-sustaining economy founded on STEM capabilities and best practices in governance. Key themes include redefining government’s purpose, empowering the private sector…

  • What Nature Speaks Water Usage and Agriculture

    In Cereal, Horticulture & Meat Production Early Signals, Not Yet a Systemic Map We do not yet have access to the extensive national data collection that underpinned the unemployment study. However, we have identified substantive datasets for Botswana and the region through FAOStats, which form a solid initial foundation. Using these, we are currently developing…

  • When the Community Speaks Personal Career Choices & Personal Emotional Drives

    Meets needs fueled by Fear of Death or Overcome Fear of Failure or Battling Rejection and Seeking Acceptance. Occupations that attract individuals motivated by the need to be alive or to avoid death: Certain occupations attract individuals who are motivated by the need to avoid death or confront their deepest fears in a way that…

  • National Agriculture Development Matrix

    Here is a draft policy statement for the National Agriculture Sector Policy for Botswana. It is grounded in the core themes here: Policy Statement: National Agriculture Sector Policy – Republic of Botswana That Botswana commits to developing a regenerative, market-aligned agriculture sector that ensures food sovereignty, inclusive growth, and climate resilience. The Government of Botswana…

  • When Nature Speaks … National Agriculture Production

  • When Community Speaks … Superpowers

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this topic area. Contact: +267-75987534 / sheilasingapore@gmail.com

  • When the World Speaks China’s Path to Growth Part I

    China’s journey to becoming the global economic powerhouse it is today was built over several decades. It was marked by strategic decisions. It involved long-term planning and evolving priorities. Below is an overview of how China grew its capacities, what it emphasized over time, and what it has discontinued or started paying attention to in…

  • When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part II

    A 2017 report from the World Economic Forum ranked Botswana as having the world’s poorest work ethic, impacting its economic competitiveness and foreign investment. The low productivity is attributed to cultural factors, with a historical background of pastoralism resulting in a lack of urgency and innovation. Addressing these issues requires systemic reform focused on productivity…

  • When Nature Speaks … Rare Genetic Diseases

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When the World Speaks … The Global Village

    (Comming Soon) As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When Nature Speaks … Erratic Weather Systems / Global Warming

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When Community Speaks … Wars

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When Nature Speaks … the Animal Generation

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When Nature Speaks … Plant Generation

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When the Community Speaks … the Marriage Institution and Family

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When the Community Speaks … Crime

    As part of upcoming projects, contact us. Let us know if you want to commission a systemic study on this topic. Contact: +267-75987534 / sheilaingapore@gmail.com

  • When Nature Speaks … Non-communicable Health Concerns

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / parcforlos@gmail.com

  • When Nature Speaks … Communicable Diseases

    As part of upcoming projects. Contact us if you want to commission us to do a systemic study in this subject area. Contact: +267-75987534 / sheilasingapore@gmail.com

  • When The Economy Speaks … Reversing National Unemployment Statistics

    When a country says it has a 20% unemployment rate, multiply that by three times to determine the rate that is closer to what could be happening on the ground for the country. These include other than those who are actively seeking work or discouraged work seekers, those who would chose not to work as…

  • When The Economy Speaks … Growing Economic Sectors

    THE SHOCKING REVELATION OF WHY THE LESS DEVELOPED NATIONS STRUGGLE TO SHRUG OFF ITS DEVELOPING STATUS. DISCOVER THAT IT HAS NOT LOST ITS POWER BASE TO TRANSFORM ITSELF TO LIFT ITS STATUS. THE SAME POWER BASE THAT HAS TAKEN IT TO WHERE IT IS TODAY! In the last 100 years, has any country gone from…

  • When Nature Speaks …. by “wildlife”

    The article discusses the vital relationship between humans and nature, particularly focusing on elephants and their adaptive responses to threats like poaching. It emphasizes that traditional cultures viewed nature as an indivisible entity. Current policies often fail to recognize nature’s agency, prioritizing human needs over ecological balance, which leads to detrimental consequences.

  • When Nature Speaks … Wildlife. Be calm. Love an elephant. What everybody should know about these gentle giants.

    That is … until you see them return to the lands and vegetation we have encroached into, when we settled in their habitat. When elephants leave their habitats for their watering holes, for however long, it does not mean they have resettled. And so, it becomes hard for us to imagine the way a child intuitively understands…

  • When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I

        BATSWANA HAVE THE WORST WORK ETHIC IN THE WORLD – REPORT Sunday Standard Reporter 30 Oct 2017 In its 2015 survey of African workers, South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank found Batswana to be the laziest on the continent.  The problem is actually more acute than that. In the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Report, Botswana…

  • When The Community Speaks … When learning is more important than education. Short Notes.

    Key considerations for countries steering both their public and private schools achieve quality of school grades.