Improved work ethic raises Botswana�s competitiveness
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
A recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report placed poor work ethic, which has over the years negatively impacted on the country’s rankings, at 16.2% this year, dropping from 19% last year.
Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) research consultant and statistician, Letsogile Batsetswe said although poor work ethic in the national labour force continues to be the most problematic factor for doing business, the severity of this problem has significantly dropped.
President Duma Boko and his government must now hit the ground running to deliver on their promises and meet the high expectations of Batswana. The UDC has pledged to foster a deliberative democracy, where open dialogue and continuous conversations are encouraged. This approach will allow different viewpoints to be heard and strengthen the ideas that shape our nation. The introduction of the long-awaited Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a...