Two Dynamic Export Sectors (Diamonds, Tourism) in Namibia and Botswana: Comparison of Development Strategies

This paper entitled "Two dynamic Export Sectors (Diamonds, Tourism)
in Namibia and Botswana. Comparison of Development Strategies." deals, relying on a comparing approach from an economist's perspecti-
ve, with development strategies in regard to both export sectors in
question in the two countries located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tourism is
understood in this context as a service export. The discussion follows
the scheme of an intrasectoral and international comparison. The paper
provides a survey of the relevant circumstances and frameworks in the
respective countries, continues by presenting brief descriptions of the
sectors, and deals with specific components of export sector develop-
ment strategies. The essential similarities and differences are elaborated
afterwards. The paper closes with some policy recommendations.