{"id":79117,"date":"2025-12-01T17:12:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/president-duma-boko-opens-economic-committee-session"},"modified":"2025-12-01T18:28:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:28:59","slug":"president-duma-boko-opens-economic-committee-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/president-duma-boko-opens-economic-committee-session","title":{"rendered":"President Duma Boko Opens Economic Committee Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Duma Boko opened the second session of the Economic Committee of Cabinet with a call for clear thinking and firm governance. He told members that Botswana\u2019s direction must come from deliberate choices and institutions that can support the country\u2019s future. He pushed leaders to act with purpose and to align decisions with long term national interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The committee reviewed major reform areas. These included decentralisation, constitutional review outcomes and the performance of long standing structures like land boards. The President said leaders must move away from entitlement thinking. He urged them to focus on responsibility, innovation and service to the nation. He said these values shape institutions that can withstand change and support growth.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that citizens should not view themselves as passive beneficiaries. He said Batswana must see their role in shaping national progress. He called for a shift toward active participation in governance and economic development. He said this mindset helps build systems that respond quickly to emerging challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The session began with a strong sense of purpose. Members renewed their commitment to build a fair and future ready Botswana. The discussion reinforced the need for sound administration, efficient structures and continuous reform. The President\u2019s message set a clear tone. Strong leadership and disciplined execution will determine how well the country adapts in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Botswana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. President Duma Boko opened the second session of the Economic Committee of Cabinet with a call for clear thinking and firm governance. He told members that Botswana\u2019s direction must come from deliberate choices and institutions that can support the country\u2019s future. 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