Maddie+-+ALD2+-+FA12

** Rated 3rd and 76 out of one hundred  ** ** President: Ian Khama  ** ** 2008 - Present  **
 * Botswana **


 * Ian Khama: Has a strong sense of authority and wants to get down to business, always gets the job done. His efficiency is what makes him able to stand up to wrong doings of other countries and people in his own. He likes to help out in the community as in wildlife, football (and other sports), and youth. He has begun many organizations like the Lady Khama Charitable Trust created for his mother. **


 * Botswana: Located in the south of Africa, it is always warm or hot. It contains the Kalahari desert and is mostly flat with some drought, desertification, and lack of freshwater. Parliamentary republic; president is head of state and government. Low population of just over 2 million people. Has one of the highest economic growth rates after independence returning from being one of the poorest countries prior, with the diamonds as the resource. It has one of the highest rates in the world for HIV/AIDS, but has one of the best programs in Africa for dealing with that disease too. After independence the literacy rate rose to 83% and there are many colleges to offer. Longest multi-party democracy of Africa. . **


 * History: Son of Botswana's founder President, the late Sir Seretse Khama. He is also the Paramount Chief of the Bamangwato tribe. He was the commander of the Botswana Defense Force 1973. Then he became Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration 1989-1998. He was elected as a member of Serowe North Constituency Parliament prior to being nominated as the Vice- President of Botswana for two terms. Then became Chairman of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party too 2003. **


 * References: Namibia; the neighboring country of Botswana are both part of the Southern African Development Community and have an agreement and cooperation on their economic development. South Africa; presidents of both worked together to help Zimbabwe in times of need. They both signed an agreement of working together in government, health, agriculture, culture, and more. Guinea-Bissau; established diplomatic relations in 2012. **


 * ** Safety and Rule of Law (2nd and 87): Botswana being the second highest rating for this, Khama is a big believer of safety in his country. With a score of 100 in national security it makes sense because Khama was part of the Nigerian Police academy, wanting to protect his people. He does what is right for the people although they may think otherwise like the alcohol limit. However when brought to presidency he was not elected like usual law states.  **


 * ** Participation and Human Rights (5th and 68): Khama was brought to presidency by parliament, but most citizens agreed and for other positions and second term he was voted easily. Botswana receives a low score in rights because Khama takes his authority to do good while others may not agree. He believes in taking control to make a positive difference that people will realize later.  **


 * ** Sustainable Economic Opportunity (4th and 68): With such a rising economy Khama is getting to business with his improvements for Botswana. Khama is very involved with helping environment with his extra involvement in wildlife programs. He is making the land more useful as in resources, but there is a lack of water for the people that will be hard to change with the vast majority of Botswana desert.  **


 * ** Human Development (6th and 82): Khama has worked on raising education for his people with colleges and other programs. Botswana has one of the highest rates for HIV/AIDS, but they have have also created a very successful system for dealing with that too. Khama is highly interested in helping his country move forward.  **

** __Works Cited__  **


 * "Botswana Profile." BBC News. BBC, 08 Sept. 2012. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. **
 * < http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13041482>. **


 * "Central Intelligence Agency." CIA. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. **
 * < https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bc.html>. **


 * Lucas, Letlhogile. "Botswana's New High Flyer." BBC News. BBC, 04 Feb. 2008. Web. 01 Oct. **


 * 2012. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7325400.stm>. **


 * Massaquoi, Hans J. "Sir Seretese Khama." Ebony n.d.: n. pag. Web. 1 Oct. 2012. **


 * < http://books.google.com/books?id=CdQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA124&lpg=PA124&dq=botswana&source=bl&ots=Am5b0_miBD&sig=AoPkYscDeW0Y23s8mgu0qd1g-Ao&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ET5qUNeLCq6p0AHvjYGIDw&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=botswana&f=false>. **


 * *"Republic of Botswana - Government Portal." Republic of Botswana - Government Portal. N.p., n.d. **


 * Web. 01 Oct. 2012. **
 * < http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/State-President/Office-of-the-Preside **
 * nt/About-the-Office-of-the-President/>. **