“This study is aimed at understanding the nature and effectiveness of parliamentary democracy in Botswana with a view to helping improve it. In this respect, it examines a number of issues covering six broad areas, including the role of parliament, parliamentary democracy in Botswana, the parliamentary electorate/ public relationship, parliament-civil society interaction, parliamentary opposition and civil society. Through examining these issues, it is hoped that the study will contribute towards the strengthening of democracy in Botswana.”
