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**Seretse Khama Ian Khama:** son of Botswana's first post-independent leader. -choses successor to Festus Mogae, his former vice president. -graduate of Sandhurst officer training college in Britain. -Commander of Botswana defense force in 1998. -chairman of Botswana democratic party in 2003 (ruling party). -supporters say he is decisive and efficient. -trucidation allegedly done by government agents. -joined fight against abuse of powers from Zimbabwe leader. -The idea for the president to be elected directly by the people was shot down by parliament. -some believe it is becoming more of a dynasty and that democracy is in danger. -focused on prevention and education which resulted in a 30% levy, which was unpopular, but proved that not only was he willing to appeal to his people, but do what was right for the country -his government was the first to have a woman in the cabinet.

-Jacob Zuma and Ian Khama plan on improving relationship to improve their countries statuses. -Supporter: -Jacob Zuma, South Africa -helping Zimbabwe to be in better condition along with the help of South Africa. -Working with US on HIV/AIDS, helping with education, entrepreneurship, environmental management, and reproductive health. US sees them as a great example of a stable country that has made a lot of progress, and the US has been a big part of their development.

-regions strongest currency -infighting putting party in danger, Khama denies that it will effect his party.
 * Gale- New York Times **

-in the top five countries for every major benchmark <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Safety and Rule of Law:54 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Personal Safety:51 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Rule of Law:47 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Accountability and Corruption:42 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -National Security:76 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Participation and Human Rights:37 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Participation:17 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Rights:41 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Gender:54 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Sustainable Economic Opportunity:55 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Public Management:70 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Private Sector:52 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Infrastructure:37 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Environment and the Rural Sector:59 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Human Development:75 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Health and Wellfare:76 <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> -Education: 73
 * <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-Mo Ibrahim Foundation **

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-chief of Bamangwato people, the largest ethnic group in Botswana <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-doesn't follow tradition, like not getting married.
 * <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-BBC News **

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">http://ourworldleaders.com/Botswana/Seretse+Khama+Ian/KHAMA <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-supported by previous president and winner of the Mo Ibrahim prize, Festus Mogae. <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">-focused on providing more efficient and effective ways to help treat HIV/AIDS

<span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #464646; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">**Works Cited:** "BBC News - Botswana Country Profile." //BBC News - Home//. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068674.stm>.

***"Ruling Party in Botswana Holds Its Majority in Elections." //New York Times// 18 Oct. 2009. //Global Issues In Context//. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.

"Seretse Khama Ian Khama, President of Botswana." //Our World Leaders : Choose Your Country//. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://ourworldleaders.com/Botswana/Seretse Khama Ian/KHAMA>.