Botswana : an assessment of national housing needs, affordability, and potential barriers to successful implementation

In the urban areas, in addition to the need for new units, there are a significant number of existing units which do not meet minimum sanitation standards. In rural areas, practically all of the existing units are without any form of sanitation. Many of Botswana"s housing problems stem from its administrative incapacity to meet the projected demand for low-income housing. Improvements in staffing, staff training, interagency coordination, and the implementation of efficient financing and cost-recovery programs are essential. In addition, more funds in both the public and private sectors need to be devoted to land acquisition, surveying, and infrastructural development in order to facilitate future housing solutions. (Author abstract, modified, derived from PN-AAV-887, p. 16)