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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87951, member: 27"]
A major overhaul of Botswana's national youth service program just got announced at a rural kgotla meeting, and it signals a real policy pivot.

Chombo rolls into Mokgenene village
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[*]Honourable Lesego Chombo tackled youth and gender issues.
[*]Mokgenene's Kgosi flagged limited youth-program access.
[*]Local frustrations around delays got aired openly.
[*]Her ministry targets jobs, empowerment, and GBV reduction.
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Tirelo Sechaba program gets a facelift
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[*]Temporary placements are shifting to skills-focused training.
[*]Market-relevant experience replaces short-term busywork.
[*]Chombo wants measurable career outcomes from participants.
[*]Youth complaints about dead-end stints drove this change.
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Youth Development Fund under the microscope
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[*]Chombo confirmed a full framework review is underway.
[*]Revised funding aims to boost entrepreneurship access.
[*]Self-employment culture is the long-term play here.
[*]Innovation-friendly business ideas get priority going forward.
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Broader youth-inclusion push across government
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[*]Future policies must carve out dedicated youth spots.
[*]Training and leadership platforms need a youth-first design.
[*]Mentorship expansions connect young people with professionals.
[*]Women in decision-making roles remain a core priority.
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