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Rural Development

Tertiary Education Funding (Rural Area Development Programme)

Overview

The government is committed to ensuring that citizens in remote areas are able to access tertiary education and therefore pays funding directly to the various schools where the children from the remote areas attend. 

When applying for funding, applicants are asked to be mindful that different institutions have varying deadlines.The ministry of local Government in liaison ensures of Department of Tertiary Education and Funding (DTEF) gives special dispensation to Rural Development Area citizen beneficiaries

Who is eligible?

Citizens or residents, living in any of the 6​9 Settlements Qualified Under the Rural Area Development Programme​.

How do I get this service?

1. Visit the Social and Community Development Office (SCDO) in his/her area, with the supporting documents, and  express the education needs. The officers would then provide the applicant with information on varying tertiary education institutions, including application forms.

2. Complete the application form for the preferred institution. The officers would then prepare a covering letter to the institution and the DTEF, dispatch them and advise on the outcome of the application.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Most recent secondary education results slip or certificate.
  • A valid National Identity Card (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Three (3) weeks  

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Keywords

Tertiary Education Funding , Rural Area Development Programme

Synonyms

Rural Area Development Programme, Rural Area Development

Ministry submitting this Service

School Transportation (Rural Area Development Programme)

Overview
  • To ensure that children who are beneficiaries, living in the remote areas are entitled to free transportation to and from their boarding schools to enable them to have equal access to education.
  • These remote areas are determined by the challenges found in their actual location, conditions of the roads and accessibility to public transport.
Who is eligible?

Citizen and residents enrolled in a school, living in any of the ​ 6​9 Settlements Qualified Under the Rural Area Development Programme​ could apply. 

How do I get this service?

Any parent interested in accessing this service for his/her children must follow the following steps two (2)weeks prior to the beginning of the school term;

  • Visit the Social and Community Development (S&CD) office in the area with supporting documents outlined below, and  expressing transportation needs  to the S&CD officer. 
  • Provide the S&CD Officer with the children's and parents` names, home address, school address, and parents` contact information. 
  • The S&CD Officer would later advise the parents of their children collection time and location where they are to be collected.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Child's Birth Certificate.
  • Parents' National Identification document (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Social and Community Development Offices

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

School Transportation, Rural Area Development Programme, RAD, 

 

 

Ministry submitting this Service

Rural Tree Development Programme

Overview

The Rural Area Development Programme (RADP) is a social services programme that caters specifically to the needs of persons who live in any of the 69 settlement areas identified for targeted focus. These areas are listed below, by district.

Kgalagadi District

Mahalapye Sub-District

Bobirwa Sub District

North

South

 

 

Ncaang

Kokotsha

Otse

Robelela

Monong

Khawa

Mokgenene

Lepokole

Zutshwa

 

Moralane

Damuchejena

Ukwi

 

 

Tshokwe

Ngwatle

 

 

 

Inalegolo

 

 

 

Phuduhudu

 

 

 

Maake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boteti Sub-District

(Central-Letlhakane Sub)

Tonota Sub-District

Serowe Administrative Authority

Tutume Sub-District

Xere

Gojwane

Malatswai

Lepashe

Kedia

Mabesekwa

Sehunou

Tsokotshaa

Khwee

 

Majwanaadipitse

Manxotae

Mmeya

 

Dimajwe

Kutamogore

 

 

 

Zoroga

 

 

 

Sepako

 

 

 

 

Ghanzi District

Kgatleng District

Southern District

Kweneng District

West Hanahai

Kgomodiatshaba

Thankane

Kweneng

East Hanahai

 

Kanaku

Diphuduhudu

New Xade

 

Kutuku

Kaudwane

Bere

 

Itholoke

Sorilatholo

Kuke

 

Mahotshwane

Loologane

Groot-Laagte

 

Sekhutlane

Tshwaane

D'Kar

 

Betesankwe

Khekhenye

Kacgae

 

 

 

Qabo

 

 

 

New Xanagas

 

 

 

Chobokwane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North West District

 

 

 

Mababe

 

 

 

Phuduhudu

 

 

 

Somelo

 

 

 

Qangwa

 

 

 

Xaixai

 

 

 

Chukumuchu

 

 

 

Gani

 

 

 

Khwai

 

 

 

Gudigwa

 

 

 

Qhorotshaa

 

 

 

Theme for this service
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

Settlements , Rural Area Development Programme, RADP, Rural area development

Ministry submitting this Service

Accessing Subsistence Livestock (Rural Area Development Programme)

Overview

The programme is designed to improve the quality of life of citizens and residents of remote areas by providing subsistance livestock and chicken to those who qualify. The animals provided are chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle.

Who is eligible?
  • Botswana citizen 18 years or older,
  • Resident in any of the 6​9 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme​ could apply. 
How do I get this service?
  • Visit the Social and Community Development Office in your area, with the supporting documents outlined below.
  • The Social and Community Development Officer would then perform a site visit for assessment. 
  • Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness as well as business training prior to receiving livestock or chicken.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Social Inquiry Form (available at Botswana Urban and District Council offices and filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
  • National Identity Card (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.  

Where can I obtain this service?

District Animal Production Offices District / Village

Postal Address

Telephone number

    Letlhakane

Private Bag 11 Letlhakane

 (+267) 2978299/2978081

    Maun

P O Box 6 Maun

 (+267) 6860236/6840258  

    Francistown

P O Box 778 Francistown

(+267) 2412386/2412118

    Selibe Phikwe

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

 (+267) 2610562

    Serowe

P O Box 64 Serowe

 (+267) 4630344/4631054

    Mochudi

P O Box 342 Mochudi

 (+267)5777288/5777075

    Mahalapye

P O Box 50 Mahalapye

 (+267) 4710259/4710286/4711579

    Molepolole

P O Box 4 Molepolole

 (+267) 5920304/5920689

    Gaborone Village

P O Box 10019 Gaborone

 (+267) 3974152/3956249/3972927/ 3972070

    Gaborone Headquarters

Private Bag 0032 Gaborone

 (+267) 3689617/3689620/3181069

    Lobatse

Private Bag 12

 (+267) 5330244/5300386

    Kanye

P O Box 20 Kanye

 (+267) 5440365/544391/5440421

    Jwaneng

P O Box 17 Jwaneng

 (+267) 5803202/5880981

    Tsabong

P O Box 72 Tsabong

 (+267) 6540212/6540272/6540278/6540493

    Hukuntsi

P O Box 62 Hukuntsi

 (+267) 6510260/6510045/6510276 

    Gantsi 

P O Box 14 Gantsi

 (+267) 6596381/6596158

    Palapye

P O Box 1429 Palapye

 (+267) 4920741/4924740/4924739

    Tonota

 Private Bag T13 Tonota

 (+267) 2485352

    Tutume

P O Box 48 Tutume

 (+267) 2987167/2987436/2987076

     Mmathethe

P O Box 70 Mmathethe

 (+267) 5400086/5400166

      Masunga

P O Box 269 Masunga

 (+267) 2489552/2489181

     Sehithwa

P O Box 154 Sehithwa

 (+267) 6872064

     Letlhakeng

P O Box 223 Letlhakeng

 (+267) 5943034

     Rakops

P O Box 40 Rakops

 (+267) 2975121

     Moshupa

PO Box 20 Kanye

 (+267) 5449505

      Ramotswa

P O Box V1158 Ramotswa

 (+267) 5391444

     Kang

P O Box 129 Kang

 (+267) 6517039

     Kasane

P O Box 151 Kasane

 (+267) 6250244/6250363

    Thamaga

P O Box 1068 Thamaga

 (+267) 5999417

     Nata

P O Box 200 Nata

 (+267) 6211231

     Charleshill

P O Box 67 Charleshill

 (+267) 6592015

     Goodhope

Private Bag 002 Goodhope

 (+267) 5404225/5404

    Mmadinare

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

 

 

 (+267) 2617558

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.  

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Goats, livestock, cattle, remote area, Rural Area Development Programme, Access.

Ministry submitting this Service

Rural Area Development Programme

Overview

To improve the quality of life of Citizen residents in remote areas by providing various poverty alleviation programmes to those who are disadvantaged. These efforts are to promote resilient family units in our communities. 

Who is eligible?

Any Botswana citizen who is 18 years of age or older, living in any of the 6​9 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme​ could apply. 

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the Social and Community Development Office in his or her area, with the supporting documents. 
  • The Social and Community Development Officer would provide the applicant with detailed information on the scheme and perform a site visit at the agreed time to assess the suitability of the applicant's premises for poverty alleviating programs. 
  • If the premises are not suitable, the officer would advise the applicant to select a more suitable benefits programme. 
  • Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness, and business training, prior to receiving the programs.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Social inquiry form (available at Botswana urban and District Council offices and filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
  • Valid National Identity card (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.  

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana

Synonyms

Rural area, RADP, RAD, Rural Area Development , Rural Development programme

Ministry submitting this Service
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