Botswana • The limited resources available to NGOs might force them to make more concessions to the political establishment. • Media-owners and editors are not pro-active, not interested in media reforms, even too scared to get involved in debates on media issues. • There is a lack of commitment to develop indigenous language media. Given that most media owners are afraid of taking the high risks involved in such an endeavour, the support of donors might be required – similar to what they did in the past to foster change in relation to media diversity and pluralism. • Local language broadcasting might be negatively affected by the tendency of the youth to prefer English over indigenous languages. • Language rights are not respected in Botswana but they are important for nation-building and long-term peace. • Media organizations are disorganized and there is poor commitment to professional development and growth. • AIDS is killing capable and trained media personnel and reducing the number of buyers of media products. Some of the activities needed over the next few years • The NBB should do more to sensitize the public on its work and to act more independently and proactively. • MISA and other civic groups should intensify lobbying of the various authorities against unfavourable laws and policies. 50 African Media Barometer - Botswana 2007