IMF Staff Country Reports

Botswana: 2013 Selected Issues

Publication Date:

September 23, 2013

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper examines fiscal policy implications for labor market and economic diversification in Botswana. The IMF report analyzes that large public employment significantly affect labor market outcomes in middle-income countries, including Botswana. It is noted that reforms aimed at reducing the rents and the size of the public sector is likely to significantly improve market outcomes in Botswana. As part of efforts to find new engines of growth and support sustainable long-term and broad-based growth, Botswana has over the years also vigorously pursued policies to diversify the economy.

Series:

Country Report No. 2013/297

Subject:

Employment Exports International trade Labor Labor markets Public employment Unemployment