1. A personal perspective

2. What image comes to mind when you hear the word …………

3. Animals?

4. Kalahari Desert?

5. The Bushmen?

6. No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency?

7. Not sure where it is??

8. It’s here!!

9. South Africa Zimbabwe Namibia Zambia And its neighbours are …….

10. Botswana is unique!

11. What makes Botswana unique?

12. African ‘success story’

13. Stable democracy

14. Economic development

15. Model of African development Poorest country in world in 1966 Highest average economic development in world since 1966 70% desert 0.7% arable land Stability breeds success

16. Rule of law Not a day of public unrest since independence in 1966 Landmark Supreme Court cases overturned government policy Conflict with Namibia over Caprivi Strip resolved in ICJ

17. From Kgotla Kgotla: political centre + court Every tribe has a Kgotla Customary law Meeting place, ceremonies etc. Consensus-seeking Anybody can speak!

18. Constitutional democracy Parliament + Courts Courts British common law Traditional customary law To Parliament

19. Three Wise Men 1885 Khama III, Sebele I & Bathoen I sought UK protection from invading Zimbabwe and South Africa tribes UK set up Bechuanaland protectorate No UK interest in Botswana: no resources Botswana received protection but was never occupied Strong political leadership

20. Kgotla Chief Visionary Symbol of pride in Botswana Chief Seretse Khama

21. British & South African anger over his marriage to Ruth, a white English woman Batswana never had a problem with the marriage Sir Seretse Khama overwhelmingly elected President in 1966 Powerful symbol of democracy, equality & justice for all Seretse Khama & Apartheid

22. What’s the smartest thing that Sir Seretse Khama did before independence in 1966?

23. Keep the discovery of diamonds a secret

24. ……otherwise Botswana probably would still be the Bechuanaland Protectorate!

25. Growing international reputation

26. Botswana role in WWII

27. Regular contributor to UN peace keeping missions 1992-93 Operation Restore Hope in Somalia 1993-94 Rwanda after genocide and in Mozambique BDF currently in Eritrea/Ethiopia and in Darfur, Sudan Peace-keeping role

28. Diamonds-based investment strategy 50/50 partnership with De Beers Profits used for education, health & infrastructure Strategic outlook on development

29. AIDS eradication Significant impact of AIDS Government resolve National Strategic Framework 2010 – 2016 Prevention, Reduction, Care & treatment

30. Corruption is a serious problem in Africa Transparency International rates Botswana highly in terms of its low corruption (30 out of 177 countries) Australia is ranked at 9, the USA at 19 New Zealand is ranked No. 1 Zero tolerance on corruption

31. President Khama critical of rogue African states & tribal conflict & human rights abuses Strong supporter of UN peace-keeping missions Model of African development Strong leadership in attacking dictatorial regimes

32. President Khama critical of Mugabe regime & political corruption

33. Diplomatic relations

34. Bilateral relationships Botswana aid in NSW bush fires Strong business & mining links Student exchange program Current moves to establish a Botswana – Australia Association in Canberra Botswana – Australia relations

35. Botswana is one of a few African countries to avoid colonial occupation and/or oppression Botswana flag underlines the importance of racial equality and positive black/white relations in Africa Equality & Human Rights

36. Gender equality Landmark case 2012 SALC brought gender inheritance case to High Court Women granted right to inherit property Customary law contravenes the Constitution

37. Unity Dow: first female High Court judge

38. Vision 2016 Political resolve: democracy is hard! Investment in education Prosperity, productivity & innovation Compassion, justice & community Safety & security Openness, democracy & accountability Morality & tolerance Unity & pride The future