Is Botswana on the right path to establishing a strong M&E system?

Botswana is on the right path towards establishing a strong M&E system. The development of the NMES is evidence that Botswana is indeed serious about ensuring that it transforms, sustainably, into a high-income country without leaving anyone behind.

What is Botswana's national development system?

Botswana’s National Development System is such that at the highest level (Figure 1), there is the National Vision which guides the country as to where it ought to be in the future.

What are rapid evaluations in Botswana?

zz Rapid Evaluations. These are ongoing and their main purpose is to build capac-ity on evaluation. These rapid evaluations are carried against the background that Botswana has limited experience and capacity in carrying out evaluations. The three sectors have that been identified for rapid evaluation are the health, education and tourism sectors.

What is Botswana's National Development Agenda?

The foundation of Botswana’s national development agenda is sustainable develop-ment, that is, issues dealing with the people, the environment and the economy are taken into account and that none of these are developed at the expense of the other.

How are the SDGs integrated into Botswana's Development Frameworks?

The SDGs are integrated into Botswana’s development frameworks in this manner: When the Vision 2036 was crafted, development partners such as the World Bank and the United Nations were engaged to provide technical skills as well as ensure that global issues were taken into account.

Does Botswana have a strong political will in M&E?

There is a strong political will in terms of M&E in Botswana. The NMES is being championed by the President of the country. There are opportunities to partner with diferent stakeholders in terms of evaluation. These include development partners as well as local stakeholders.