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Norway and Botswana as exceptions to the theory of the curse of natural resources
Drozdová, Miroslava ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
This thesis compares Norway, Botswana and Venezuela and their sovereign wealth funds. The first two countries are referred to as exceptions to the theory of the resource curse, which explains the phenomenon that shows that countries with a high dependence on income from the export of natural resources have a slower rate of economic, political and institutional development. On the contrary, Venezuela (although it was considered an exception in the past) is severely affected by this phenomenon and thus serves as a negative example in this thesis. The thesis focuses on state sovereign wealth funds and examines whether and under what conditions these funds have an effect on reversing the resource curse. Based on the theoretical part, five key characteristics are identified that the fund must meet in order to function against the negative manifestations of the curse of natural resources - (1) offsetting the effects of volatility, (2) diversifying the economy, (3) budgetary policy, (4) controlling the allocation of expenditure, (5) transparency of funds. Based on these characteristics, it is possible to observe that the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund works best from selected funds as a defense against the resource curse, followed by the Botswana fund and third by the Venezuelan fund. Norway and Botswana...
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The impact of natural resources on the intrastate conflicts in international relations - sale of booty futures in the African civil wars
Pazderník, Martin ; Kučerová, Irah (advisor) ; Werkman, Kateřina (referee)
This master's thesis deals with the potential impact of natural resources on intrastate conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa. The major aim is to investigate the general validity of the resource curse theory and of Ross's hypothesis about selling booty futures in civil wars. The presumed negative influence of both theories is tested on the cases of recent intrastate conflicts in the region, namely in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone. However, the main contribution of the thesis is probably the analysis of another case, namely Botswana, which, unlike other countries, appears to be out of the generally valid standards of the resource curse theory, as the only one experiencing long-term positive economic growth. The partial aim of the thesis is also to analyze the Botswana's success in managing natural resources and then to suggest some possible recommendations for other states in the region. The thesis is written in the qualitative approach, particularly in the form of thorough work with academic literature. The research method is the Method of Difference by John Stuart Mill, in its revised form of the Most Similar Systems Design.
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Welfare state in developing countries: Case study of Botswana, Ghana and India
Šanc, Filip ; Novotný, Josef (advisor) ; Matoušek, Roman (referee)
This diploma thesis explores the emergence of the welfare state in developing countries, in particular shown on the example of Botswana, Ghana and India. The inquiry is focused on the period beginning in 1990, when the neoliberal paradigm was dominating, untill 2010. The recent years are in token of the shift from the neoliberalism to the post-neoliberalism characterized by a number of concepts, which are taking into account. The common feature of these concepts is the diversion from the narrow focus on GDP, as the only indicator of the growth, to the social dimension of the development. This shift is also being distinguished as a transition from the basic-needs concept to the rights-based approach. Therefore, the thesis explores, if these shifts are remarkable in the analyzed countries, eventually, if there are any divergences as compared to the theoretical concepts. To achieve this goal, a broader analysis of the welfare state was used, which involves social, health and education policy. Based on this analysis, the diploma thesis tries to classify the analyzed countries into the welfare state typology; eventually, in case such classification is impossible, it describes the weaknesses of this welfare state the typology. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Influence of mineral resources on politics and economics in chosen countries of Sub-Saharan Africa
Krausová, Kateřina ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
Diplom thesis discusses a question of influence of mineral resources on politics and economics in chosen countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. The paradox of low economic development of many resource rich countries significantly engaged in international trade is often discussed by economic experts. I decided to focus on Sub-Saharan Africa because I consider this region to be unable to fully use its potential for economic development despite being very rich in natural resources.Target of this thesis is to find out which natural resources exist in chosen countires, how the countries manage them, how successfull their economic development is, which problems they currently handle and how their current situation is related to their historic, cultural and politic background. For the purpose of my thesis I have chosen Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and Botswana.
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Comparison of economic and political development of Botswana and Zimbabwe since the mid-20th century
Svoboda, Milan ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Sudliankou, Aliaksandr (referee)
The aim of this diploma thesis is to analyze the economic and political development of Botswana and Zimbabwe in the last 50 years. Emphasis is placed mainly on the contradictory development in both countries, as the previously flourishing economy of Zimbabwe almost collapsed in the last decade, while the once poor Botswana gradually became Africa's miracle and role model for the optimal development policy. This thesis also seeks to propose measures that would help the distressed Zimbabwean economy to overcome this crisis and return on the growth path once again.
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Comparison of the economic development of Rwanda and Botswana
Šoltésová, Veronika ; Šaroch, Stanislav (advisor) ; Bič, Josef (referee)
The aim of the bachelor thesis "Comparison of the economic development of Rwanda and Botswana" is to identify and compare factors that have led in both the economies to the successful economic development and differentiation from the other countries in sub-Saharan Africa region. Thesis observes the issues from multiple dimensions - economic, political and social. It maps the political settlement and reforms both the economies implemented during the past two decades, assess their impact on sustainable development and defines challenges in further liberalization. It analyses selected economic and social indicators such as gross domestic product, current account balance, foreign debt and human development index, reflecting the economic and social development and considering the prospects of ensuring sustainable development and prosperity in the future.
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Special features of the business environment, business and cultural customs in Botswana
Vojteková, Alena ; Gullová, Soňa (advisor) ; Klosová, Anna (referee)
The aim of my work is to evaluate the business environment in Botswana, to describe the economic situation in the country and to analyse the cultural differencies and customs of the country. These customs, traditions and cultural peculiarities do not affect only everyday life of the population, but also business meetings and behaviour at the workplace. That is the reason why I clarify whether these customs and differencies from european culture are a major problem in business negotiations, what to beware and what to be prepared for if working with people from Botswana.
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Comparison of economic development of Botswana and Democratic republic of Congo since decolonisation
Čižmárová, Lucia ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Šaroch, Stanislav (referee)
The aim of the bachelor thesis, "Comparison of economic development of Botswana and the Democratic republic of Congo since decolonisation", is to map the development of both countries since the decolonisation. In the case of Botswana, the thesis analyzes successful steps that bring the country to relative prosperity and compare it with the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The thesis contains the charactersitc of both countries from economic and political viewpoint. The analysis of 5 factors: good governance, the resourse curse, mining diamonds in Botswana, armed conflict in the Democratic republic of Congo and the prevalence of HIV play important role in development. Review of the current situation concentrates on foreign trade and foreign direct investments. In conclusion, the thesis concerns potential challenges of the diversification of production adn exports, privatisation and the increase of the level of education.
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