The United Nations System in Botswana, in partnership with the Government, development partners, civil society and the private sector, aims to reach the following goals in order to achieve a prosperous future for all in Botswana, in line with Vision 2016 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The CCA and the UNDAF have identified three priority areas as well as a set of crosscutting issues. By implementation of the UNDAF the UN System will, through strategic partnerships, endeavour to support Botswana to attain her international and national development commitments as spelt out in the MDGs, and Vision 2016 respectively.

	The Common Country Assessment... ...for Botswana entitled "Botswana: Towards National Prosperity" is a country specific analysis of the development situation in Botswana. Click the image to download the publication - 1.54Mb
	The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)... ...spells out the support the UN System in Botswana will provide to the Government of Botswana in addressing the key development challenges identified in the CCA. Click the image to download the publication - 333Kb

HIV/AIDS

The Government, supported by the UN, aims to stop HIV transmission by 2016 and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on the society. Strengthening leadership, coordination and implementation of the multi-sectoral response and improving the availability of information about the epidemic can help to achieve this. It is also critical to promote the human rights and dignity of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and involve them in the planning and implementation of relevant programmes. Programmes promoting behaviour change will also be supported and clinical care provided to prevent further transmission of HIV. Orphans, PLWHAs, and other people affected by the epidemic will be provided with care and support.

Poverty

The United Nations agencies are determined to support the Government of Botswana's efforts to eradicate absolute poverty by 2016. By strengthening institutions and leadership, and developing pro-poor policies and programmes it will be possible to increase the rate of poverty reduction. The UN System will collaborate with the government to improve the livelihoods of the poor by creating employment and income-generating opportunities, and providing quality healthcare and education. Furthermore, efforts will be made to empower communities to enable them to take part in identifying their problems and implementing solutions.

Environment

The Government hopes to achieve sustainable economic growth and development by 2016 and to implement strong measures to limit environmental degradation, resulting from rapid urbanisation. The UN agencies will provide support to achieve this, particularly as Botswana has signed a number of global and regional commitments and goals and needs to work towards fulfilling these obligations. By strengthening capacity within the government and other public-private sector partnerships, it will be possible to help control pollution and manage waste effectively. Environmental education will be promoted in order to raise the awareness and the commitment necessary to achieve sustainable development.

Crosscutting Issues

In order to address the three priority areas outlined above, the UN agencies, by supporting the work of the government, will also focus efforts towards improving Gender Equality and Women's Rights, good Governance, Human Resources Development and Institutional Capacity Building, Human Rights, Education for Life, Population Issues and Health.