ocr: Formally a multiparty democracy, Botswana has been ruledby a single elected party, the BDP, since independence. Inl 1991, opposition parties, ledt by the BNF,formed the Botswana People's Frogressive Front (BPPF)to fight the next elections. Economic problems and a string of corruption scandals led to a lecline in support for the BDP at elections in 1994.The opposition BPPF increasedits seats in the National Assembly from 3 to 13.