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Botswana

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March 29th 2013
Botswana, one of the country's that overcame the natural resource curse. Many countries, whose economies depend primarily on natural recourses such as oil, diamonds, or timber, generally suffer from great poverty. The paradox of wealth in natural resources combined with crushing poverty is known as the natural resource curse. This curse occurs because the income from these resources is often m ... read more

Africa » Botswana

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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... ... read more