About Us

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is a broad-based coalition of Botswana’s
leading opposition parties, established in November 2012 to present a unified alternative to
the then incumbent government. Committed to pragmatic policy solutions and inclusive
governance, the UDC mobilises expertise from diverse constituencies to advance
socio-economic development, bolster democratic institutions, and foster sustainable
progress. Since the October 2024 election, the UDC has guided the nation’s legislative
agenda, driving reforms rooted in transparency, accountability, and participatory
decision-making.

Structure and Leadership

The UDC operates under a multi-layered governance framework designed to ensure
strategic coherence and operational agility:

National Council
Functions as the coalition’s supreme policymaking body, setting strategic priorities and
endorsing major legislative initiatives. Each member party holds proportional representation
to preserve balance and broad buy-in.

Executive Committee
Charged with translating Council directives into actionable plans, coordinating parliamentary
affairs, and overseeing inter-party negotiations to maintain alignment across the coalition.

Structure and Leadership

Regional Secretariats
District-level offices tasked with grassroots outreach, stakeholder engagement, and real-time
feedback collection through initiatives such as the weekly “Feedback Mondays” forums.

At the helm, President Duma Gideon Boko provides overall strategic direction, leveraging his
legislative experience and public mandate to coordinate policy formulation across ministries.
He is supported by Vice-President Ndaba Gaolathe, who supervises policy implementation,
inter-ministerial coordination, and coalition administration.

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction Welcome to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Party Website (“Platform”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, profile picture, and other details provided upon registration.
User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, messages, images, and other interactions.
Usage Data: IP addresses, device type, browser type, and log-in details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and analyze site traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information We use your information for:

Enabling user interaction and communication within the Platform.
Managing user accounts and preferences.
Improving security and preventing fraudulent activities.
Analyzing and enhancing Platform performance.
Sending party-related updates and notifications.

4. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share information with:

Authorized Third-Party Service Providers: To assist in Platform operations.
Legal Authorities: When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.
Other Users: Depending on your privacy settings, certain profile information may be visible to other users.

5. Data Security We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. Users should also take measures to safeguard their accounts.

6. User Rights and Choices Users may:

Edit or update their personal information.
Adjust privacy settings to control visibility.
Request deletion of their account and associated data.

7. Retention of Data We retain your data as long as necessary for operational, legal, or compliance purposes. Data may be removed upon user request, subject to legal limitations.

8. Third-Party Links Our Platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes.

10. Contact Information For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].