In this paper it is argued that judged on a global scale, Botswana does not seem to have achieved a great deal in technology. This has meant that technology has had very little impact on the rural poor. Therefore if we accept that technology is an important component of economic development, the rural areas have had little economic growth in the form of technology. The paper nonetheless acknowledges that whilst Botswana comes across as a technology non-achiever globally, it possesses the requisite infrastructure (such as telecommunications main lines that are 100% digital) to make technology work for her populace. The paper further advocates massive investment in training in science and technology, research and development to generate the critical mass of skilled researchers upon whom Botswana's technology-led development can be anchored. However any investment in building a human resource capacity that can support and maintain science and technological needs should be coupled to a strong desire to make use of the outcomes of research.
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