Towards an Information Society in Botswana

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This report documents the progress that has been made to date by the Government of Botswana and the private sector in the domains of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy; ICT, telecommunications and power infrastructure; the telecommunications regulatory and legal framework; and capacity building; in an attempt to make Botswana an information society. In particular, the report deconstructs the relationship between ICT and development; Botswana’s geographic, demographic and socio-economic indicators; ICT policy, legislative and regulatory framework; liberalisation of the telecommunications sector; telecommunications and broadcasting services; social responsibility in the telecommunications industry; investment in ICT infrastructure development; and ICT and power infrastructure. The report provides an overview of ongoing ICT for Development (ICT4D) projects and programmes, and the main actors who play a role in this arena. The document reflects on the challenges facing Botswana in its ICT4D endeavours, and makes recommendations for further action.

The document was compiled by a four-person team at the Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, based on findings from numerous relevant studies commissioned by the national telecommunication regulator, the Botswana Telecommunication Authority (BTA) and the backbone provider, the Botswana Telecommunication Corporation (BTC).

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