Botswana: Majority of Batswana Favour International Trade, Stronger African Voice in Global Affairs

Fewer than one in 10 have heard of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Key findings

• Batswana are more satisfied than dissatisfied with the way that SADC (49% vs. 15%) and the AU (45% vs. 12%) recognise their country’s needs and interests in their decision making.
• o But two-thirds (66%) say African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies such as the United Nations.
• More than half of Batswana prefer free trade over limiting international trade to protect…