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Umbrella for Democratic Change
AbbreviationUDC
PresidentDuma Boko
Vice-presidentNdaba Gaolathe
FounderDuma Boko
FoundedNovember 2012
HeadquartersGaborone
IdeologySocial democracy[1][2][3][4]
Left-wing populism[5]
Factions:
Christian left
Social liberalism
Democratic socialism
Pan-Africanism
Political positionCentre-left to left-wing
Colours  Navy blue
SloganDecent Jobs
Decent Lives
Coalition PartnersAP
BNF
BPP
National Assembly
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Pan-African Parliament
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  • Politics of Botswana
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The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is a centre-left[6][7][8] to left-wing[9] alliance of political parties in Botswana.[10]

  1. ^ Gaofise, Lorato (16 July 2019). "UDC VOWS TO REDIRECT COUNTRY WEALTH". DailyNews. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Political analysts dismiss UDC?". The Botswana Gazette. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  3. ^ Gabathuse, Ryder (19 February 2021). "Will the UDC ever take over government?". Mmegi. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Privatising Gaborone bus rank bitterly divides BNF and BMD". Guardian Sun. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  5. ^ Ntshingane, Bakang (16 August 2019). "Is populism surging into Botswana politics?". Mmegi. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Botswana". Africa Elects. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  7. ^ Gabathuse, Ryder (30 October 2020). "A frustrating moment for the royal blue movement". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Privatising Gaborone bus rank bitterly divides BNF and BMD". Guardian Sun. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Botswana election: A baptism of fire for democracy". DW. 21 October 2019.
  10. ^ Mawarire, Teldah (23 October 2014). "We're on the government's hit list - Botswana opposition leader". Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 28 October 2014.

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