BOTSWANA: Government Empowers Youth
DailyNews on 29 August reported that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for the development and general welfare of youth. Speaking at the official launch of a cybercafé in Mahalapye, Vice President Lt Gen. Mompati Merafhe said Parliament has approved the Revised National Youth Policy and Action Plan which emphasises social integration of youth, empowerment and skills improvement as well as creation of opportunities for their personal growth. The Vice President commended the UNFPA country representative, Ms. Aisha Camara-Drammeh for the support her organisation has provided in youth development. For her part, Ms. Camara-Drammeh said UNFPA was delighted to witness the official launch of the cybercafé in an era where information technology is the key to sustainable development. She said UNFPA believes that for young people to survive and blossom into leaders of tomorrow, communities and nations must invest in their health, education and empowerment.