g. The obligation to display good qualities and expertise in the management of both physical and financial resources. h. The obligation to use information and media to further the development of youth in the country. i. The obligation to embrace the positive customs, traditions, cultures, values and norms and participate in the emergence of new cultures that respond to character building. j. An obligation to demonstrate leadership capabilities in partnership with the critical partners in the development process; and k. The obligation to utilize the services wisely and effectively, and to lead healthy and responsible lives. These duties are partly implemented through the Botswana National Service Programme (BNSP), a volunteer programme and community services initiative, which seeks to engage young people to get involved with their communities in a tangible way and to reverse the challenges they’re facing, through taping on their ingenuity and promote their “can do” spirit. BNSP provides a voluntary service experience that is organized and contributes to the local communities, recognized and valued by society, with minimal monetary compensation to participants54. Through BNSP, young people learn valuable work skills and develop an appreciation for citizenship as well as serve, and make the impact that changes lives and communities. The BNSP takes a multi sectorial and integrated approach to creating opportunities for unengaged youth to gain skills and experience, while simultaneously contributing to the development of their communities. The programme places youth volunteers aged between 20 and 30 years in different Government Departments, NGOs, CBOs and parastatal institutions55. 54 55 See Botswana National Service Programme (BNSP) Guidelines, March 2014, page 2. The following fields are concerned: agriculture extension, health education, community policing, youth programmes, community development, Remote area development, Poverty eradication, Cooperatives, Out of school education, Civil and national registration, ICT training, 76 | P a g e