Civil-Service Pension Reform In Botswana

By Kagisanyo Kelobang
April 2007

The Government of Botswana of Botswana has recently concluded a reform of its pay as you go civil service pension arrangement to a fully funded defined contribution pension fund. This study traces the policy discussion leading up to the reform decision, and references these against best practice pension reform principles. The study further analyses the steps and effectiveness of the reform implementation. To provide a fuller appreciation of the pension debate, reference is made to other pension arrangements that are available in the Botswana context.