National Development Plan 9 2003-2009

Country	Botswana
Year Implemented	2003
Policy Status	Under review
Date Ended	31 March 2009
Agency	•Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources   •All   •Power
Policy Sector	•Heating and Cooling (Domestic / Industrial Process)
Size of Plant Targeted	Small and Large
Description	The government of Botswana established specific priorities for the energy sector in its National Development Plan 9, specifically that the energy mix be environmentally friendly and sustainable, as well as being affordable and optimally balanced. The focus is on public education and developing institutional frameworks. Rural electrification is a continued priority, with solar PV playing an explicit role.
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