This paper aims at examining critically the link between economic diversification and poverty eradication processes and the implied assumptions. It first examines the link theoretically before testing it against Botswana's actual experience. It has been shown theoretically and empirically that the country is still very far from the vision's goal of diversifying the economy and eradicating absolute poverty by 2016. The article concludes by spelling out policy recommendations for further diversification and poverty alleviation.
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