HUMAN SECURITY IN 2016 BOTSWANA Ms LONE PAMELA

MOLEBATSI

OUTLINE 1. definitions 2. features of human security 3. human security requirements 4. threats to human security 5. Botswana’s efforts 6. the Criminal Justice System 7. recommendations 8. conclusion 9. bibliography

WHAT IS HUMAN SECURITY? The CHS, in its final report Human Security Now, defines human security as:

“…to protect the vital core of all human lives in ways that enhance human

freedoms and human fulfilment.” moving away from traditional, state-centric conceptions of security that focused

primarily on the safety of states from military aggression, to one that concentrates on

the security of the individuals, their protection and empowerment.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN FEATURES OF HUMAN SECURITY?

THE “HUMAN ELEMENT”

people-centered,

multi-sectoral,

comprehensive, context-

specific, prevention-

oriented.

UNITED NATIONS LIST OF H.S. REQUIREMENTS

food

health

economic political

environmental

personal

community

THREATS TO HUMAN SECURITY

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATIONMinistry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (MEWT)

The primary concerns of the Ministry are implementation of policies and programmes relating to conservation of the country's natural resources including its lakes and rivers, its biodiversity, forests and wildlife, ensuring the welfare of animals, and the prevention and abatement of pollution. While implementing these policies and programmes, the Ministry is guided by the principle of sustainable development and enhancement of human well-being.

INEQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTHMinistry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP)Treasury and Budget Administration.Economic Management and National Development Planning Coordination.Financial Administration and Management.

IDLE LAND To; allocate, demarcate and plan developments on State land and Tribal land.

DIMINISHED FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCYMinistry of Agriculture (MOA)

To achieve and maintain an efficient and sustainable agricultural sector that will ensure national and household food security and a sustainable growth of Botswana’s agriculture and national economy with equitable wealth distribution throughout the value chain.

CLIMATE CHANGEMinistry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (MEWT)

The primary concerns of the Ministry are implementation of policies and programmes relating to conservation of the country's natural resources including its lakes and rivers, its biodiversity, forests and wildlife, ensuring the welfare of animals, and the prevention and abatement of pollution. While implementing these policies and programmes, the Ministry is guided by the principle of sustainable development and enhancement of human well-being.

GOVERNMENT OF BOTSWANAEFFORTS IN ACHIEVING HUMAN SECURITYVISION 2016 – NDP 10This is a tool that was created in an effort to ensure “Prosperity for all” thus improving human security through the 7 pillars which deal with both personal and community-based development.The National Development Plan 10 was formulated to ensure utmost development of Botswana in the specified 7-year period. It encompasses progression in education, infrastructure, poverty alleviation, preservation of cultural heritage as well as efforts in diversifying the economy.

HUMAN SECURITY & THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMNo recognition of human security threats

People’s needs aren’t met

Rapid increase in Crime

RECOMMENDATIONS Policy formulation Strengthening of Democracy Conflict resolution Developing civil societies

“Democracy is difficult to establish amidst pervasive poverty, and almost impossible to sustain in the absence of economic growth.”

“Conflict in Africa, as everywhere, is caused by human action, and can be ended by human action.”

CONCLUSION Human Security is of vital importance to every concerned stakeholder. The livelihoods of individuals depends on how secure they are, if their basic human rights are being met and whether the society they live in is conducive for their social development, which is an undisputable barrier to crime. Political stability is also key. It is vital to note that despite each individual’s effort to be secure in their own selves, ultimately the State is the key provider of security.

ARE YOU SECURE?? Thank You!

BIBLIOGRAPHY Human Security in Africa; A conceptual framework for review By Jakkie Cilliers

Worldwatch Institute; Human Security today. Reufus, P. Regional Development Dialogue: Human security, Conflict resolution and Capacity Building. VOL 44; ISSUE 3

HUMAN SECURITY IN THEORY AND PRACTICE An Overview of the Human Security Concept and the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security Human Security Unit United Nations

NDP 10 Botswana, Evaluation Office, May 2009 United Nations Development Programme