Botswana’s Economy Needs More Than Diamonds To Shine
By Nurith Aizenman
Botswana’s Economy Needs More Than Diamonds To Shine
By Nurith Aizenman
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The world’s second largest diamond goes on the auction block today for an expected $70 million.
It was found last fall in Botswana, where half the population is poor or hovering just above poverty.
All of which raises the question: How much do diamond sales benefit Botswana’s citizens?
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