Tag: Employment

When the World Speaks …. Governance BW

by sheilasingapore

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 Botswana could focus on resource-linked manufacturing, such as meat processing and eco-construction materials. A strategic reform for workforce distribution is proposed, with an emphasis on building efficiency and productivity through streamlined governance and targeted training.

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

by sheilasingapore

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 and merit-based incentives.

When The Economy Speaks … ICT Graduate Unemployment Is Just the Tip of National Unemployment Iceberg

by sheilasingapore

Key considerations for countries in steering their private sector to create employment in Africa

Newspaper Column #1: Is unmployment the real problem – Part I

by sheilasingapore

As it appeared in the Sunday Standard, Botswana on  Sunday Oct 21, 2012 edition (maiden print). This is the 1st of a three part series of this article.  Each part will build on the earlier article to an eventual conclusion.  We invite you to participate in the column as well as do your ‘own homework’ – searching and … Continue reading Newspaper Column #1: Is unmployment the real problem – Part I

Regional Article 20: Why do disputes by labor (with unions) and employers go up?

by sheilasingapore

Despite our efforts to set up judiciary courts to preside over cases involving employers and employees embroiled in disputes with each other as well as educate ‘people’ on ways to avoid disputes with each other, why do relations between employers and employees continue to sour and such disputes tend to soar year after year?  Surely, … Continue reading Regional Article 20: Why do disputes by labor (with unions) and employers go up?

Regional Article 17: Is unemployment real?

by sheilasingapore

UNEMPLOYMENT = SUPPLY OF LABOUR > DEMAND FOR LABOUR In a country, where levels of unemployment stay persistent over time, then it is a sign that the rates of growth of the supply of labour (population numbers -” child creation”) each year is growing at rates faster than the rate of growth of the demand for … Continue reading Regional Article 17: Is unemployment real?

National Article 15: Is one choosing to work because one needs to eat?

by sheilasingapore

Or does one choose to work because one wants to carve a career (to advance the public or private good) for oneself and for others?

National Article 7: Is Job Descriptions a cover-up for hiding otherwise our fears or our aspirations at the workplace?

by sheilasingapore

And bound by a belief that our views of the world and our aspirations cannot be ‘brought out into the world for others to see’? Job descriptions, yes they describe the job we do or that someone should do.  But it is that ubiquitous clause at the end that always says, ‘To carry and obey all lawful orders … Continue reading National Article 7: Is Job Descriptions a cover-up for hiding otherwise our fears or our aspirations at the workplace?