Botswana remade itself by revamping
government policies and conduct. Importantly, Botswana began by improving the
health and increasing life expectancy of its citizens, especially since the
country is home to many deaths from HIV/AIDS. This reminds me of my own product
as well as the goals that stem from creating and using the app. Of course,
desirable health changes probably occurred through social growth such as
resolving issues such as poverty and low education. Botswana also revitalized
the nature of its classism, reducing the population of poor people who reside
in the country. When Lewin mentioned how mere “luck” played an integral role in
Botswana’s growth, the idea of startups and personal projects that we as a
class are currently undertaking comes into mind. The idea of luck is also
similar to how Korea’s success flourished, too, in some ways. In the article,
table 4.1 shows how Botswana’s average growth rate is 7.0 while Korea’s is
roughly around 6.0. These numbers are close, and therefore suggests that both
countries truly had the luck (which includes the proper materials, “good
economic managements” and reliable mindsets) to begin and work with. According
to the percentage of GDP, though Botswana has significantly improved its
economy, it started as a very poor country with little resources similar to
Tanzania’s social and economic conditions. Mainly through its materials such as
natural minerals (the Diamond), Botswana was able to increase its social and
economic growth. So, this is seen as a positive thing. However, in relation to
soft power, this does not define Botswana, as this country has many challenges
that associate with harsher images of unequal income distribution and issues of
mineral endowments. Overall, though, Botswana represents a moral and healthy
image to translate its prosperity and productivity. The country is already
resilient in its determination to provide for its people and further develop as
much as possible. If Botswana keeps it up by maintaining its strong and
sensible government, and keeping the peoples’ health and best interests in
mind, the country may achieve maximum national aesthetics.
I can
reach out to national decision makers or groups in America through
multicultural power-holders by showing how our product aims to represent
difference and fluidity— that which reflects the users’ diversity—in terms of
how one reaches a balance in life, of wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. I’m
confident that if we work as a team to successfully launch a preview of how our product uniquely functions, we can gain fundamental support and authorization of our
enterprise.
Question:
Compared to democracies, do dictatorships negatively affect economic growth and
development?
Sources:
Lewin, Michael. “Botswana’s Success: Good Governance, Good Policies, and Good
Luck.” Chapter 4, 81-90.
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