TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore how libraries and information centres can play a key role in national development through strategic working partnerships with government and other stakeholders.Design/methodology/approach– The paper is based on literature review and practical examples.Findings– The paper finds that Botswana Government has formulated Maitlamo policy for the development of public libraries and through this policy partnerships have been established by the African comprehensive HIV/AIDS partnerships through the Sesigo project. Another partnership has been between parastatal organisations such as Botswana Technology Centre and Botswana National Library Services.Originality/value– The paper suggests the potential areas of partnerships that include community development, youth development, music and sports, cultural activities and indigenous knowledge.
VL  - 60
IS  - 5
SN  - 0024-2535
DO  - 10.1108/00242531111135290
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00242531111135290
AU  - Jain Priti
AU  - Nfila R.B.
ED  - Priti Jain
ED  - R.B. Nfila
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Developing strategic partnerships for national development: a case of Botswana
T2  - Library Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 370
EP  - 382
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -