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Monetary approach to balance of payments – the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)
This study examines the applicability of monetary approach to balance of payments in Botswana for the period 1995-2013. The study employs Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine whether monetary ...
Community base natural resource management: a comparative analysis of the performance of two groups of community trusts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-06)
Community based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a strategy devised to promote biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods. Community Trusts (CTs) serve as the framework for implementing CBNRM projects, and by ...
Determinants of commercial banks' interest rate spreads in Botswaana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-05)
This study investigates the determinants of commercial banks’ interest rate spread using time series cross-sectional analysis for the period of 2004Q1 to 2014Q4. It reveals that Botswana’s bank charges are high by regional ...
An integrated waste management approach as an alternative domestic solid waste management strategy for the growing African urban environments: a case study of Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)
Domestic Solid waste management in Gaborone, as in most of African cities has become a daunting task for urban practioners to tackle. Rapid urbanisation without the matched increase in service provision has exerted pressure ...
The presidentialization of Botswana’s Parliamentary Democracy
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016-02)
Botswana attained independence from the British in 1966, adopting a parliamentary system of government similar to the Westminster model. However over the years, the country undertook a gradual shift from parliamentary ...
The relationship between knowledge, intention and self-reported use of safer sex practices among youth aged 20-24 years in selected districts in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)
Introduction
The youth aged 20-24 years account for 43% of the population in Botswana.(Statistic Botswana, 2011). The youth remain at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and ...
Stress among nurses working in intensive care units in selected hospitals
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)
Introduction: Occupational stress has been an evident phenomenon in the nursing profession. This is probably due to the nature of nursing duties which are hectic and challenging. Despite the overwhelming stress that nurses ...
Reasons for late presentation of pregnant patients with previous caesarean section delivery at Letsholathebe the 2nd Memorial Hospital in Maun, Botswana: an exploratory qualitative study
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)
Introduction
Maternal mortality and morbidity remains high worldwide due to chronic diseases and underutilization of maternal health services. Botswana has made progress in decreasing maternal deaths, but maternal mortality ...
Evaluation of the contribution of village development committees to rural development in Mahalapye sub district of Botswana-2004-2014
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)
Since 1968, Village Development Committees (VDCs) have been charged with the responsibility of community-led development through a presidential directive. In recent years, VDCs have been faced with both controversies, and ...
Evaluating factors causing time and cost overruns in road projects in Roads department, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2016)
Successful performance in a construction projects help to deliver a good product to the client. Poor time and cost performance on projects has become the key concern in Roads Department, Botswana. This is evidenced by ...