Tag: Economics
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Why the STRLDi Unemployment Study Is Different
A Reflection to Presidents, Ministers, Mayors and National Leaders on the Structural Nature of Persistent Unemployment The World Does Not Lack Unemployment Studies There are thousands of unemployment studies across the world. Governments commission them. Universities publish them. International agencies such as the International Labour Organization, the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
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Protected: When the World Speaks … Palau Islands
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THE GREAT LABOUR MISALLOCATION:
The global attention economy is reshaping employment dynamics, particularly for youth, who increasingly divert their focus from foundational sectors to unstable digital careers. This shift leads to an oversupply of creators, low income stability, and potential societal impacts, threatening essential economic capacities and exacerbating issues like unemployment and mental health crises.
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Unemployment – Understanding and Resolving Its Persistent Nature: A Systems Thinking Approach (Part 1)
Botswana has faced decades of investment without addressing the structural causes of high unemployment. This study employs systems thinking to highlight key systemic failures in absorbing the workforce, underperforming sectors, and value circulation. Solutions lie in redesigning economic structures for sustainable growth and job creation, challenging existing policies and practices.
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When the World Speaks …. Governance BW
The content discusses Botswana’s evolving governance structures amidst economic diversification needs, given a projected population growth to 5-8 million and a GDP target of $60-100 billion. It categorizes the current government into Ministries, Parastatals, and Public-Private Partnerships, emphasizing the distribution of roles for economic growth. The analysis highlights successful manufacturing sectors in other countries, suggesting…
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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…
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