Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Ms Koketso Molefhi is an Research Fellow I (Natural Resource Economist) at Botswana Institute of Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) in the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resource Unit. She holds a Collaborative Master of Arts Degree in Economics from University of Botswana and Kenya School of Monetary Studies under the African Economic Research Consortium programme (Specialized in Monetary Policy and Theory and Econometric Analysis), and a Bachelor of Arts Degree Single major in Economics from the University of Botswana. Prior to joining the BIDPA team, Ms Molefhi was working for First National Bank Botswana under the Wealth Management Division. Key research interests broadly are Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Management, Financial Inclusion, Capital Markets Development, International Finance, Macroeconomics and Econometrics.

Working Papers and Current Research Papers

• Tshukudu, M. K. and Molefhi, K. (work in progress), “Smart Grid Utilisation: A policy Option as a Response Measure to Climate Change”
•  Molefhi, K. (work in progress), “Development of Renewable Energy Sector in Botswana: Current Status and Future Potential”
• Molefhi, K. (2019), “Financial Inclusion and its Impact on Employment Creation in Botswana”, BIDPA Working Paper No.60, Gaborone, Botswana https://www.africaportal.org/publications/financial-inclusion-and-its-impact-employment-creation-botswana/
• Molefhi, K. (2019), “Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Capital Market Development in Botswana’s Economy”, BIDPA Working Paper No.62, Gaborone, Botswana https://www.africaportal.org/publications/impact macroeconomic-variables-capital-market-development-botswanas-economy/
• Malope, P., Tshukudu, M. K., Gaetsewe, T., Khanie, G., Molefhi, K., Mackenzie, L (2018) “An Insight into the 2018/19 Budget for the Education Sector: Briefing Note, BIDPA Budget Briefing https://www.bidpa.bw/publication/details.php?id=160#

Consultancies (Present and Completed)

• Consultancy Services for the Review and Revision of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme for Botswana (Present)
• Assessment of Investment Opportunities within the Manufacturing Sector in Botswana for Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency
• The Economic Contribution of Copyright Based Industries in Botswana’s Economy for Companies and Intellectual Property Authority, a National Study based on International Methodology, undertaken in 8 months https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/copyright/en/performance/pdf/econ_contribution_cr_mw.pdf
• The Consumer/Operator Customer Satisfaction Survey for Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, a national survey undertaken in 3 months https://www.bocra.org.bw/sites/default/files/documents/FINAL_REPORT_26.11.18_Final%5B2%5D%20%282%29.pdf

Ms. Ikanyeng Gaodirelwe joined the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) in September 2019 as an Research Fellow I (Environmental Science Specialist) in the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources unit. She holds a Master of Philosophy in Natural Resources Management from the Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana, and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of Botswana. Before joining BIDPA, Ms. Gaodirelwe was a Project Officer-Sustainable Land Management at UNDP (Kgalagadi & Ghanzi Drylands Ecosystem project). Ikanyeng had a career spanning for 10 years with the Department of Wildlife & National parks as a wildlife officer in the Community Extension and Outreach division. Her research interests broadly include Community Based Natural Resource Management(CBNRM), Biodiversity conservation, Rural development and climate change issues.

Consultancies
Overseen the development and implementation of the following;

1. Public awareness Strategy for the Department of Wildlife and National Parks under the Government and GEF funded Kgalagadi & Ghanzi Drylands Ecosystem Project, 2019
2. Gender Mainstreaming Strategy under the Government and GEF funded Kgalagadi & Ghanzi Drylands Ecosystem Project, 2019

Publications

1. Gaodirelwe, I. Motsholapheko, M. R. & Masunga, G. S. (2020): Community perceptions of wildlife management strategies and subsistence poaching in the Okavango delta, Botswana. Journal of Human Dimensions.
2. Gaodirelwe, I. Motsholapheko, M. R. & Masunga, G. S. (2018). CBNRM; a promising strategy in reducing subsistence poaching around protected areas, Northern Botswana. Journal of Environment Development & Sustainability, doi.org/10.1007/s10668-018-0288-7
3. Gaodirelwe, I., Motsholapheko, M. R., Masunga, G. S. & Kgathi, D.L. (2015). Effects of wildlife commercialization on poaching in Ngamiland District [Abstract]. Botswana Symposium on Wetlands and Wildlife 2015. Natural resource research: implications for management and conservation.

Ms Charity Masole is an Research Fellow I – Agricultural Economist in the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Unit. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Egerton University, Kenya (2018) and she specialised in Agricultural Policy Analysis. Further, she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (2014). Prior to joining BIDPA, Ms Masole was a Teaching Assistant (Tutor) at the University of Botswana, Economics department. Key research interests include agricultural policy issues, livestock value chains and marketing.

Journal Articles:

1. Masole, C, Ayuya, O. I. & Moreki, J. C. (2019) Determinants of Adoption of Alternative Response to Foot and Mouth Disease: Micro-level evidence of smallholder pastoralists in North East district, Botswana. Journal of Tropical Animal Health and Production, 5(51):373-382.
2. Masole, C., Mphothwe, G. K. & Moreki, J. C. (2015) Value Chain Analysis of Botswana Poultry Industry: The Case of Gaborone, Kgatleng, Kweneng and South East Districts. Journal of World’s Poultry Resources, 5(3):64-72.