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Summary of the FY16-20 Country Partnership Framework for the Republic of Botswana

Core Content

The FY16-20 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Republic of Botswana outlines the World Bank Group's (WBG) strategy to support the country's development agenda, particularly in the context of its National Development Plan (NDP10) and the preparation of NDP11. The CPF builds on the previous Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), which was approved on May 21, 2009 and completed in 2013. It also incorporates insights from the Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) completed after the 2014 general elections.

Main Challenges Identified

• High Inequality Despite Poverty Reduction: Although poverty has declined, the rate of job creation has been low, leading to high inequality.
• Need for a New Growth Model: Traditional growth drivers, mainly the diamond sector, are weakening, necessitating a shift toward a jobs-intensive, export-oriented, and private sector-driven model.
• Inclusion Barriers: Despite investment, inclusion remains a challenge, especially for vulnerable groups.
• Sustainability Concerns: Resource vulnerability and dependence on diamonds threaten long-term growth and inclusion.

Key Objectives of the CPF

• Support the government's ongoing NDP10 and the development of NDP11.
• Promote economic diversification and enhance the competitiveness of the private sector.
• Improve public financial management and government implementation capacity.
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of government programs.
• Address human development challenges, including health, education, and social protection.

World Bank Group Partnership Strategy

The WBG proposes a partnership framework that includes:

• Lessons Learned: Emphasis on assessing implementation capacity and providing support.
• Engagement Areas: Focus on business environment, trade and industry policy, infrastructure, access to finance, public sector management, and innovation and skills development.
• Advisory Services and Technical Assistance (ASA/TA): A strong program is maintained to support the government's development goals.
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Robust systems are introduced to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Envelope and Implementation

• The CPF includes an indicative IBRD lending program for FY16-20.
• The financial envelope is aligned with the government's development priorities and includes support for public procurement and financial management systems.
• The CPF emphasizes coordination with various development partners and stakeholders.

Risks to the CPF Program

• The CPF addresses risks related to the implementation of its program, including the need for sustainable job creation and the challenges of maintaining macroeconomic stability amid economic shocks.

Annexes and Supporting Information

The CPF includes several annexes that provide detailed information on:

• CPF Results Framework
• Systematic Operations Risk-Rating Tool
• Development Partners and Areas of Engagement
• Completion and Learning Report
• Indicators of Bank Portfolio Performance and Management
• Operations Portfolio (IBRD and Grants)
• Statement of IFC's Held and Disbursed Portfolio
• Summary of Stakeholder Consultations
• Map of the Republic of Botswana

List of Tables

• Table 1: Main challenges
• Table 2: CPF indicative IBRD lending program FY16-20

List of Boxes and Figures

• Box 1: Filtering process to define CPF areas of engagement
• Figure 1: Poverty headcount rates
• Figure 2: Botswana shared prosperity
• Figure 3: Inequality index (Gini)
• Figure 4: Poverty rate by regions
• Figure 5: Cascading SCD, CPF priorities and government development areas
• Figure 6: CPF areas of engagement and strategic objectives
• Figure 7: Expected combined contribution of proposed instruments to CPF results (Engagement Area 1)
• Figure 8: Expected combined contribution of proposed instruments to CPF results (Engagement Area 2)
• Figure 9: Expected combined contribution of proposed instruments to CPF results (Engagement Area 3)

Acknowledgements

The CPF was initiated and finalized under the guidance of World Bank officials, with significant contributions from government representatives, development partners, and civil society. It reflects the World Bank Group's commitment to supporting Botswana's development and improving the effectiveness of its programs through collaboration and knowledge sharing.