Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Development Politics, University of Botswana, Okawango Research Center, language: English, abstract: Applying a rather realistic perspective to Botswana leads to the question of sustainable development supported by governments as well as non-governmental organizations. The Young Women Christian Association of Ngamiland (YWCA) in the North West of the country will act as a case to determine the challenges of development on the grass roots level in transformation countries in general and Botswana and particular. The case study acts as a guide for development efforts in grass root level organization.