Tag: Labour

Understanding Botswana’s Horticulture: Profit Dynamics Explained

by sheilasingapore

The economic dynamics of a kilogram of beetroot illustrate complex interdependencies among farmers, retailers, caterers, consumers, laborers, and the state. Price changes create ripples affecting all layers, often leading to inflation and diminished profits. Effective coordination and productivity improvements, especially through regenerative practices and STEM, are vital for stability and growth in Botswana’s horticulture. From a P5 beetroot to a P40 plate—see why profits don’t grow without a coordination spine, and how STEM + regen can change the economics.

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 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?