IMF Staff Country Reports

Botswana: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

Publication Date:

July 30, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper for Botswana highlights the macroeconomic impact of an effectively implemented National Strategic Framework (NSF) program. The NSF is anchored on the goals of prevention, care, and support; management of the national response; economic impact mitigation; and provision of a strengthened legal and ethical environment. The treatment of the pandemic focuses on the administration of antiretroviral drugs to the infected, the effect of which would be to prolong their lifespan, as well as increase the average level of productivity.

Series:

Country Report No. 2004/212

Subject:

Exchange rate arrangements Exchange rates Expenditure Foreign exchange Health HIV and AIDS Inflation targeting Monetary policy