Monday, August 10, 2009

Botswana: The Bushmen dilemma

Botswana, among the most prosperous and best-developed sub-Saharan nations, provides a fascinating study as other countries follow suit: How do countries improve their citizens' lots and present an image of prosperity to potential trading partners, while still allowing rural tribes to pursue their traditional way of life? Botswana's way, thus far, is unlikely to please anyone: The Bushmen's right to live in their territory has been affirmed by the courts, as has their right to hunt there. Yet, the government has failed to issue hunting permits, turning the country's Bushmen into de facto outlaws as they pursue their livelihoods.

http://www.economist.com/world/mideast-africa/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14183069

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