PRESS RELEASE:Botswana Speaks Parliamentary Initiative launched its pilot phase!

Botswana Speaks Parliamentary Initiative has launched its pilot phase.
The participative platform is now live!

Constituents from Nata/Gweta, Boteti North, Maun West or South East South, can use U-Speak to share an issue, an opinion or request information to their Member of Parliament. Also, they can submit an issue via the online platform or send it via SMS!

Citizens from other constituencies can also take part in Botswana Speaks! Citizens can use Speak4Yourself to discuss, debate issues and legislation that is currently discussed in the Parliament. All Members of Parliament can participate in these debates and receive input!

The launch of the pilot phase has been announced in Botswana at:
- A Press Conference for the launch of the pilot phase, April 8th 2013
- Training Workshops with MPs and Parliament Staff, April 9th 2013
- Constituency Tour and mini-launches in Maun, Rakops, Nata and Ramotswa, April 11th – 16th 2013

To read the press release click below:
Read the English version

Read the translated version